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Industry fund insurance bungle adds fuel to mounting outrage

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
... underwriters and dealt with them directly. That should never be the case." He said Rest should've done everything in their power to get things over the line as painlessly as possible, rather than putting their client's family through this stress. "To ...

Local family office backs new venture to invest in climate tech

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
... weeks. The fund plans to invest in about 15 early-stage companies in Australia and overseas developing solutions in energy, power, transport, logistics, and industrials. Climate Tech Partners focuses on identifying the transition technology needs of ...

Renewable energy company secures $160m from Macquarie

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025
... resource. "We believe Greenalia is well positioned for future success, having established itself as a renewables independent power producer in Spain with a diverse portfolio of green technologies and strong management team," he said. MAM's debt portfolio ...

Chalmers 'managing pressures' to shore up economy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025
The slowdown in Chinese economic growth, the Trump Presidency and ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East are potential pressures facing the Australian economy, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Speaking at the Business Council of Australian dinner ...

Jones instigates CSLR review, levy hits $70m

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
... the context of a looming federal election, we urge the minister to act now on the fixing the issues that are within his power to resolve." CPA Australia's spokesperson on financial advice Richard Webb said reports suggest that financial advisers ...

Victorian SMSF auditor fails to overturn disqualification

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
... apply including to the SMSFs." Meanwhile, ASIC and the ATO work closely to regulate SMSF auditors, and ASIC possess the power to disqualify, suspend, cancel or impose additional conditions on the registration of the auditors. "Oversight of SMSFs and ...

Government to streamline financial reporting

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
... constituted by professionals with relevant technical knowledge and expertise appointed by the board, will have delegated power to make and formulate standards directly. Additionally, the board will be able to set up other committees, such as advisory ...

Chief executive misbehaviour stifles investment returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2025
Secret affairs, sexual harassment, and systemic abuses of power by chief executives and senior leaders have the potential to erode investment returns, according to Acadian Asset Management. Events like these can shake company valuations, demonstrating ...

More climate exits as Trump takes charge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
... are pulling back from climate groups amid ongoing criticism from the political right as US President Donald Trump takes power. Asset managers cited multiple reasons for their exits, including; politicisation, regulatory oversight, and internal capabilities. ...

Bell Financial absorbs 75k Macquarie accounts

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
Bell Financial Group and Macquarie Bank have reached an agreement which will see approximately 75,000 accounts transfer from Macquarie Online Trading to the Bell Direct and Desktop Broker brands. The transition of accounts from Macquarie is expected ...