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Net zero banks fund $3.5bn in carbon: Market Forces

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 18 JAN 2022
Market Forces claims NAB, ANZ and Westpac are among several banks with net zero commitments that continue to lend to Global Infrastructure Partners, despite its not-so environmentally friendly investments. Market Forces says in total 18 banks, including ...

GESB appoints chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2022
The Government Employees Superannuation Board welcomed a new chair in a long-serving public sector executive. Jo Gaines was appointed chair, replacing John Langoulant who moved onto become an agent general for WA in the UK and Europe. Gaines was the ...

Blackstone inches closer to Crown Resorts deal

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 14 JAN 2022
Australia's biggest casino operator Crown Resorts said on Thursday its board was likely to back an improved $8.87 billion buyout proposal from US private equity firm Blackstone Inc unless a higher offer emerged. Currently, James Packer's Consolidated ...

HLB Mann Judd appoints new directors

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022
... division, and Ryan Kim has been appointed director within the Brisbane firm's business advisory team. Healy audits several West Australian-based listed and large private companies across a range of industries including resources, manufacturing, finance ...

Mason Stevens appoints new chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022
After 11 years in the role, Vincent Hua has retired as chief executive and chief investment officer of Mason Stevens, with a new chief executive named and an interim investment lead appointed. Managing director and co-head of distribution Tim Yule has ...

WAM to acquire two LICs

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 DEC 2021
WAM Capital will acquire two other listed investment companies in a bid to take its market capitalisation to $2.3 billion. Westoz Investment Company (ASX: WIC) and Ozgrowth (ASX: OZG) have entered into an agreement with WAM to merge under separate transactions. ...

MySuper heatmap offers few surprises

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 DEC 2021
The annual MySuper heatmap shows 45% of products delivered returns below benchmark this year but there are few surprises, with most being the same products that failed the performance test. The regulator has also shared which funds came close to failing ...

Jameson Capital hires investment director

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021
The boutique real estate private equity manager appointed its first investment director, hiring from Wingate. Rupert Blunden joined Jameson Capital last month following almost six years at Wingate in private debt, equity, and structured finance. He ...

Shareholders reject Westpac remuneration report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021
Disgruntled Westpac shareholders rejected the remuneration report at the bank's annual general meeting yesterday. Twenty-nine percent of shareholders voted down adopting the remuneration report, marking the first strike. Should 25% or more shareholders ...

FSC names acting chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021
The Financial Services Council appointed an acting chief executive as it looks to replace Sally Loane, who steps down on December 23. Blake Briggs, currently the deputy chief executive of the FSC, will take the top job in the interim. Briggs joined ...