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Nest drops $930m into new IFM Investors fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2025
... Investors head of debt investments, EMEA David Cooper said. "Investing in infrastructure is critical to powering the digital economy, cutting carbon emissions, and driving the energy transition. Private debt capital is a key enabler-offering strong relative ...

Global X China Tech ETF in the works

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAY 2025
... Nevertheless, it noted that revenue growth is steady, margins are expanding, and cash flow resilience is emerging. China's digital economy currently accounts for over 45% of its GDP and is forecast to exceed 55% by 2030. Global X argues that innovation ...

Aussie fintech growth counteracted by local challenges: EY

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023
... underscores the evolution of the sector. "Fintech is now essential to financial institutions, small businesses, the digital economy and Australian consumers alike, with these innovative and disruptive companies embracing new business models and technology ...

Calastone appoints new local head

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2023
... fintech solutions are increasingly recognised as the foundation for commercial sustainability and innovation in the digital economy. "We have a strong regional and global team to support this," he said. Additionally, Godins thanked Walker for her contribution ...

Cheques to wind down by 2030: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023
... setting us up for the future," he said. "Recognising that the opportunities that exist at the intersection of the digital economy, payments, and your sector represent a gateway towards the more efficient, competitive, productive and innovative economy ...

LIC hunts for investment manager

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2023
... Outside of cannabis-related companies, HGV has begun investing in healthcare stocks and wants to branch out to digital economy and natural resources companies. In HGV's annual report, chair Peter Wall said: "Whilst the board is pleased that HGV materially ...

Holon, Gemini launch retail crypto funds

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022
... cryptocurrencies surge, we will continue to build strategic partnerships that enable investors to safely engage with the digital economy through Gemini's institutional grade custody," he explained. The funds have a $5000 minimum investment or $2000 with ...

Chalmers sworn in as treasurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022
... weekend's result also sees the departure of Jane Hume as minister for financial services, superannuation, and the digital economy. Treasury is now led by Jim Chalmers, the man who has served as shadow treasurer since mid-2019. He was sworn in this morning ...

Commonwealth Bank appoints new chair

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2022
... a leading part in supporting Australia's economic growth agenda and its transition to both a sustainable and a digital economy. Above all, I am a firm believer in the meaningful and crucial role that CBA plays in the lives of its customers and in Australia's ...

ANZ becomes first Australian bank to develop stablecoin

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAR 2022
... dollar stablecoin is a first and important step in enabling our customers to find a safe and secure gateway to the digital economy," ANZ banking services lead Nigel Dobson said. "We're excited to continue to trial our capability and explore how this ...