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CSC, Future Fund, RBA pay data released

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2025
... spotlight on these employers, like it has done in the private sector. This enhanced transparency and accountability is a catalyst for further action," WGEA chief executive Mary Wooldridge said. CSC recorded a 22.1% gender pay gap for total median remuneration ...

Third Link adds three underlying Aussie equity managers

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025
... Firetrail Australian Small Companies Fund Greencape Capital - Greencape Capital High Conviction Fund L1 Capital - L1 Capital Catalyst Fund Lennox Capital Partners - Lennox Australian Small Companies Fund Pengana Capital - Pengana Emerging Companies F ...

Tariff impact on super 'profoundly worrying'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
... economy softening. "So, on balance, the market move has been somewhat justified, and it's difficult to see where the catalyst will be from for an immediate bounce-back. But we could just hold these levels pending a negotiation with the major countries." ...

Regal leads $30m note in Carma

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2025
... led a $30 million convertible note in used car marketplace Carma, with participation from existing backers like General Catalyst and Five V Capital. The funding will be used to expand Carma's vehicle inventory and grow its car sales service. The investment ...

CBA's 'Cinderella story' over: Analysts

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) delivered another strong half yearly result this week, reporting net profit after tax of $5.14 billion. Yet, despite the continued strong performance, analysts are highly conscious of how overvalued the bank might ...

Bitcoin now 7th largest global asset

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 JAN 2025
Bitcoin finished 2024 up 123.4%, ranking as the seventh largest global asset by market capitalisation, according to new research from Binance Australia. However, momentum stalled in late December when the US Federal Reserve scaled back its planned 2025 ...

Scarcity Partners acquires stake of foreign investment firm

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2024
... delivering market-leading returns. "This investment from Scarcity Partners is a strong endorsement of our approach and a catalyst to accelerate our growth. We look forward to working with the Scarcity team as we continue leveraging our unique capabilities ...

Productivity slump threatens asset returns: Shane Oliver

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2024
... Hawke/Keating Labor government, continued by Howard/Costello, have since stalled, leading to a decline in productivity - a key catalyst in the deterioration of living standards, according to AMP chief economist Shane Oliver. Oliver said productivity ...

AFCA completes independent review of operations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024
... partnership and dedication throughout this journey," Smith said. "The Independent Review Response Program has been a catalyst for change, enhancing our service delivery while fostering collaboration and innovation." Smith said the completion of the program ...

Schroders expands stable of global equity funds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2024
Schroders launched a new global equity fund this week, aiming to exploit 'growth gaps.' The Schroder Global Equity Alpha Fund was introduced to wholesale and institutional investors this week, a concentrated portfolio of global equities managed by co-head ...