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Capstone appoints former licensee head to new role

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
Capstone Financial Planning has appointed its executive manager growth and development. Commencing his role on July 1, Marcus O'Sullivan will be responsible for licensee growth, practice developments, and licensing and education activities. O'Sullivan ...

New Forests sees potential in Vietnamese timber

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025
... wood industry by promoting higher sustainability standards, encouraging the use of certified wood, and supporting the development of a traceable, high-value supply chain that benefits both local communities and the environment."

Islamic finance industry association established

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025
The Islamic Finance and Investments Association (IFIA) will work to further Australia's nascent Islamic banking, finance and investments sector and Shariah compliant standards. Launched today, the IFIA is led by chief executive Chaaban Omran, the former ...

LGT Crestone, AUSIEX acquisitions finalised

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2025
... administration platform offering in the country." NRI in turn aims to strengthen AUSIEX and FIIG by investing in the development of new services and actively promoting partnerships with leading external vendors and to play a role in Australia's financial ...

Superhero plans 'mass affluent' wealth play

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 2 JUN 2025
... programs. He previously worked at ING for close to eight years, including as head of super and head of growth and development - wealth. Following the most recent raise, Superhero is now valued at $150 million.

Life insurers report another profitable quarter

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025
The life insurance industry appears to have moved past its loss-making years, reporting a $332 million profit at the end of March, new APRA figures show. About $5.7 billion was generated in insurance revenue, marking a 3% rise from the December 2024 ...

Macquarie snaps up Brazil toll road system

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025
... Rodovias chief executive Fabio Bonini believes the acquisition is a step forward to its commitment in sustainable development of Brazil. "... [Especially] in regions like the northeast, where efficient service drives local economic growth and social ...

Aware Super beefs up sustainability team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025
... three years at U Ethical. While at the investment house, she led the integration of ESG data and the UN Sustainable Development Goals into the investment process and managed the firm's active stewardship activities with portfolio companies, key stakeholders ...

BlackRock to list its first active ETF in Australia

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025
... ETF in the Australian market." The new launch follows BlackRock recently acquiring a minority stake in Generation Development Group.

QIC completes equity raise, refinancing for energy platform

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2025
... billion of financial capacity. From that, PEG will continue to deliver on strong customer demand and pipelines of development projects, including several Power Purchase Agreements. QIC head of global infrastructures Ross Israel said the fundraising momentum ...