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War in Ukraine sparks defence spend

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
An unstable global geopolitical situation, most significantly due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has prompted a $270 billion commitment to defence spending in the Federal Budget. The increased allocation to defence will bring Australia's defence spending ...

McLaren to leave BT

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022
... years. She is also a founder of the Financial Industry Community Aid Program and currently also serves as chair of the foundation. In a statement, BT chief executive Matt Rady said: "In her time leading investment research and governance, Marnie has ...

Equity Trustees wins Hejaz mandate

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022
Hejaz Asset Management has appointed Equity Trustees as responsible entity of three new Sharia-compliant funds. The three funds are the Hejaz Equity Fund, the Hejaz Property Fund and the Hejaz Income Fund. The Equity Fund aims to match the returns of ...

La Trobe takeover confirmed

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2022
... Australia. "We intend to invest in La Trobe Financial to support its growth and look forward to building on the business's foundation of continuous growth and profitability," Chersky said. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of ...

Digital economy regulation consultation opens

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2022
... there could be 1.2 million new technology jobs created by 2034," she said. "Modern regulatory settings are an essential foundation to grow these jobs and the digital economy. "We're asking innovative businesses and interested parties to share their views ...

Cbus names deputy chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022
... the Australian Farmers Fighting Fund. In addition to Cbus, Wawn currently chairs the board of Canberra Grammar School Foundation and is a non-executive director of the National Australia Day Council. In a statement, recently installed Cbus chair Wayne ...

Mingshi Investment Management to launch local offering

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022
... green-focused fund investing in companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges. "Our approach is built on a foundation of academic rigor and research. We believe that to succeed in China's capital markets you must combine the best of fundamental ...

Cannon-Brookes invests in renewables transition

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2022
... power stations earlier than scheduled, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. On the new investment, he commented that as a foundation investor in IEF, "we know capital flow is critical to our transition to a greener economy". "The Bouldercombe BESS project ...

Hostplus and Maritime Super explore merger

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 18 FEB 2022
... values to our dedication and passion for our members, employers, staff and stakeholders - as providing an excellent foundation for a successful merger partnership." Hostplus has $74 billion in member retirement savings and was traditionally the fund ...

Foundation rolls out financial literacy program for students

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 10 FEB 2022
Ecstra Foundation has launched a financial education program for schools, to help Australian students learn key money lessons early on. Ecstra's 'Talk Money' program is available for students from years five to 10, offering classroom workshops delivered ...