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Sequoia backs budding investment manager

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2023
The listed wealth manager has acquired a stake in a recently launched investment manager and will support the roll-out of three new funds. Sequoia has bought 20% of Euree Asset Management for a cash consideration of $500,000. Euree was formed at the ...

Australia-UK FTA a boon for local business

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2023
... refined petroleum at $25.3 billion and passenger motor vehicles worth $22.4 billion. Commenting on the FTA, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Andrew McKellar said: "As the first trade deal the UK has struck post-Brexit, this ...

US debt ceiling agreement reached

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2023
An eleventh-hour tentative deal has been struck by US lawmakers to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a national default disaster. US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced on Sunday their agreement to raise the $48 trillion (US$31.4 ...

RBA steadies cash rate, flags more hikes

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023
... peak at 4%, that will equate to $15,000 more in interest on the average home loan of $600,000. For businesses, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief of policy and advocacy David Alexander warns of turbulent times ahead despite the welcome ...

CountPlus appoints new chief risk officer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2023
CountPlus has appointed a new chief risk officer from Australian Executor Trustees (AET). CountPlus appointed Lisa Chambers, with the company saying she brings significant commercial risk expertise and a strategic mindset. Previously a general manager ...

UniSuper appoints ESG manager

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2022
... recently she was manager, ESG engagement. She spent more than six years at ACSI, having joined from the Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry where she began her career. "Jodie has extensive experience and familiarity with these issues and ...

ASIC working to improve breach reporting regime

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2022
ASIC has said it is focused on improving the breach reporting regime that came into effect last October, following concerns that it's not operating as intended. The regime, which applies to all AFSL and ACL holders, commenced in October 2021 and ...

APRA champions flexible financial technology regulation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2022
... Australian regulatory balance right with a clear plan, flexible approach and coordinated response. In a speech to the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia, Byres said that global crises have demanded our time and attention but while we're focused ...

Legal expert to lead QAR

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2022
A legal expert will take the reins in leading the Quality of Advice Review, Senator Jane Hume announced this afternoon, adding that the terms of reference have also been finalised. Allens partner Michelle Levy, a specialist in financial services, life ...

AMP Capital, Dexus secure another tenant for new skyscraper

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2022
AMP Capital and Dexus have secured another tenant for Sydney's soon to be completed Quay Quarter Tower, bringing occupancy to 89%. Law firm Johnson Winter & Slattery (JWS) has committed to 3500 square metres of the 52-level building, currently under ...