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Aussie private capital on the rise: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2022
... packages offered by the private debt segment, which increases the capacity to invest in growth initiatives." Foreign investment has also increased, comprising 49% of investors today compared to 18% two decades ago.

Morrison government names new chair of Foreign Investment Review Board

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2022
Bruce Miller has been appointed as chair of the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for a five-year period. Miller has spent over 30 years of his career in the Australian government, covering senior positions in the Department of Foreign Affairs ...

EQT buys Stockland Retirement Living for $987m

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022
... of Stockland's villages," Wong said. The transaction is subject to several approvals, including that of the Foreign Investment Review Board.

EY appoints chief economist

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 28 FEB 2022
... Murphy joins EY from Austrade where she has been chief economist, helping guide government policy in trade, foreign investment, and tourism. She replaces Jo Masters who is leaving EY after more than three years in the role. Prior to joining Austrade ...

Blackstone agrees $8.9bn deal with Crown

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 FEB 2022
... proposal," Switkowski said. In addition to shareholder approval, the deal still requires approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) and each gaming regulatory authority.

Australian Investment Council chief executive steps down

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 25 JAN 2022
... front-line industry leadership positions on a wide range of important policy and regulatory issues such as the foreign investment regime; RG97 and the 'Your Future, Your Super' reforms; tax reforms, and the introduction of the National Innovation and ...

Foreign investment in Australian commercial property hits record high

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
CBRE data reveals foreign investment in Australian commercial property has reached a new annual record, with $16.6 billion in office, retail, industrial and hotel assets having changed hands year to date. The analysis shows that North American investors ...

FIRB reappoints Irvine as chair

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 14 DEC 2021
The Morrison government has reappointed David Irvine as the chair of the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for a further two-year period. The former ambassador to China and high commissioner to Papua New Guinea was first appointed to the FIRB as ...

CCIV legislation introduced

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 26 NOV 2021
... Investment Vehicle (CCIV) regime is back on the agenda, with the government introducing legislation to attract more foreign investment yesterday. Under the regime fund managers will be able to use a corporate structure with flowthrough tax treatment ...

Treasurer announces FIRB, RBA appointments

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 22 NOV 2021
Treasury has announced new appointments to the Foreign Investment Review Board and the Reserve Bank of Australia Carolyn Kay has been appointed a part-time member of the Foreign Investment Review Board for a five-year term by the Morrison government ...