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LGT Capital Partners named lead investor for $143m fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
... one of the few GP-led CVs that have been successfully executed in Australia to date," Zhou said. "We believe our investors will benefit from exposure to Sash and Bluefit, as they are well positioned in their respective industries. We look forward to ...

Jones flags drafting of Tranche 2 legislation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
... Outcomes (DBFO) reforms remains a priority before he bows out of politics but fell short of confirming when the draft bill will see the light of day. Jones told a recent media event that Tranche 2 is "our priority and is being written as we speak". "But ...

Saxo Australia to rebrand after global takeover

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
... agreed to acquire a majority stake in Saxo Australia, expanding its offerings to the local market, flagging a brand revamp will be revealed after the completion of the transaction. Johannesburg-based DMA will assume 80.1% ownership of Saxo Australia ...

Link Wealth expands into Tasmanian market

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
... Advisers, with the acquisition marking a significant step in Link Wealth's broader roadmap across Australia. The partnership will help drive Link Wealth's values, growth ambitions and operational efficiencies, Link Wealth said. It will focus on advising ...

MLC Life names chief risk officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025
... ahead of the planned merger with Resolution Life Australia, as announced in December 2024. Upon merging, the combined entity will be known as Acenda. Leading the integration is another new appointment at MLC Life, Peter Moutsatsos. Moutsatsos has been ...

Trump tariffs to hit Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025
US President Donald Trump is set to announce 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, which will apply to all countries, including Australia. AMP chief economist Shane Oliver told Financial Standard that while Australia exports about $808 million ...

Most retirees who rent live in poverty: Grattan Institute

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025
... singles by $1158 a year, "it remains inadequate," the report said. High housing costs for retirees without the means to pay will mean more homelessness, with research showing high rents have a greater impact on homelessness than illicit drug use or a ...

Government to scrap advisers' approved qualifications list

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025
... Jones this morning announced the proposed change - which calls for a bachelor's degree or higher across any discipline - will amend one of the four key pillars of becoming a financial adviser. "Prospective advisers will need to meet minimum study ...

Generation Development Group buys Evidentia

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025
Generation Development Group (GDG) will acquire 100% of Evidentia Group for $320 million, as it looks to grow its foothold in the managed accounts space. The transaction will be partly funded by a fully underwritten equity raising of approximately $287.9 ...

Renewable energy company secures $160m from Macquarie

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025
... in development, under construction, and in operation. MAM senior vice president Gurjit Orjela said the bespoke financing will support Greenalia's Spanish renewables platform that encompasses projects across onshore wind, biomass, and solar photovoltaic ...