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Senate inquiry to scrutinise proposed franking credit rules

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAR 2023
... institutional investors who engage in off-market share buybacks, Jones said. In contrast, Wilson Asset Management chair Geoff Wilson said the Bill will mainly impact low-income earnings, SMSFs, and retirees. "The Australian government doesn't appear ...

Philanthropist fund unveils new NFP partners

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022
... Generation Global's social impact manager Emily Fuller said. Launched in 2015 by renowned fund manager and philanthropist Geoff Wilson (Wilson Asset Management), Australia's first internationally focused listed investment company has already donated ...

WAM Leaders, AEG to merge

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2022
... alternatives with a view to maximise value for all AEG shareholders. WAM Leaders chair and chief investment officer Geoff Wilson said the WAM Leaders and AEG board of directors believe the scheme will be beneficial to both companies and result in a strong ...

Future Generation welcomes Mike Baird as new chair

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2022
... standing down from his role as chair for Australian Business Growth Fund. The founder and director of Future Generation, Geoff Wilson thanked Trollip and welcomed Baird. "We are incredibly grateful to Jonathan for his outstanding leadership which has ...

WAM to acquire two LICs

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 DEC 2021
... but invests in small to mid-cap ASX listed stocks. It has returned 12.9% p.a. since inception in 2005. WAM chair Geoff Wilson said the growth of the LIC sector through corporate activity has strengthened the industry, creating economies of scale, providing ...

Takeovers Panel weighs in on WAM takeover

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2021
... (PAF). Meanwhile, WAM has made a counteroffer for PAF, which PM Capital wants shareholders to reject. WAM founder Geoff Wilson told Financial Standard that the executive team of PM Capital had acted in a disappointing manner by "illegally buying more ...

LIC appoints former Wallaby as director

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2021
... ASX-listed Stealth Global Holdings and is president of Total Brain, a mental health and awareness platform. WAM chair Geoff Wilson welcomed Poidevin, saying that he is highly experienced in corporate finance and global markets.

Future Generation announces chief executive

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUN 2021
Geoff Wilson's Future Generation companies, the social conscious listed investment companies, has announced its new chief executive - hiring from UBS. Caroline Gurney, former managing director of marketing and communications for UBS, has stepped ...

Charity LIC chief executive to depart

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JAN 2021
... and congratulate Louise for her outstanding contributions to both companies," said FGX and FGG founder and director Geoff Wilson, FGX chair Jonathan Trollip and FGG chair Belinda Hutchinson. Walsh said she has served three-months' notice and is looking ...

Watermark LIC seeks restructure

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2020
... Watermark-managed LIC is proposing to convert to an unlisted managed fund, as a group of investors seek to replace Geoff Wilson and John Abernethy on its board. The Australian Leaders Fund (ASX: ALF) will seek court and shareholder approval to convert ...