Finance and markets
Just one month after launch, the US middle-market joint venture with Monroe Capital and SMBC has already written several loans in 'boring' sectors.
Little attention is paid to the trading arms of retail banks. Yet they have provided convenient cover at just the right time as they continue to grow.
The ASX-listed audio boss has defended his company's decision to resume paying dividends after coming under fire from Sandon Capital, which is seeking to spill the board.
The family office is overweight on private credit but prefers to originate its own loans or co-lend rather than invest in funds.
Experts are warning the proposed tax on unrealised gains in some super funds counteracts existing ESVCLP and ESIC exemptions, creating a "bizarre" situation for early-stage investors.
Australia's financial centres often struggle to compete with other regional hubs, but Sydney has carved out a credible niche in high-frequency trading.
