This Month
Inside the morning meeting of the market’s biggest fee payer
The big year of deal making at David Di Pilla’s HMC Capital has been a blessing for investment banks in an otherwise patchy 12 months. Can it maintain the pace?
Block trade rush trips up investment banks amid league table scramble
A number of massive sell downs in the last month have given equities teams an opportunity to jump up all-important rankings as they position for next year.
Meet the Liberal who swears she can win back Wentworth
Ro Knox was a firsthand witness to the defining event of the 21st century, and it has shaped her campaign for the seat where antisemitism is a major issue.
Barrenjoey tells staff to expect revenue bump as rivals circle
At least two rival investment banks said that they had recently held discussions with some of the local investment advisory and markets firm’s employees.
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How to make it as an investment banking grad (from those who did)
Five investment banking graduates reveal what they wish they’d known when they began their careers as future dealmakers, analysts and sales traders.
November
These junior bankers made a pitch to Goldman’s David Solomon – and won
The Australian crew beat more than 150 teams vying to impress the group’s chief executive and 30 global partners.
Jarden sues ex-client after getting cut from $300m deal
The investment bank worked on the auction of the commercial sauces and condiments maker but was axed just before a deal with private equity giant Quadrant.
New hires love Jefferies’ cash bonuses. Just don’t try to leave
Unlike other investment banks, the fast-growing New York firm offers upfront payment instead of deferred stock. It seems to be working, as headcount grows.
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Betashares’ no-fee broking ignites intense competition for investors
The start of free transactions for the first time in Australia comes as Bell Financial snaps up popular low-cost platform Selfwealth for $51 million.
New York’s Evercore sells out of local advisory firm Luminis Partners
The investment bank dubbed Goldman North for its success and uptown headquarters has been a partner of Simon Mordant’s Australian firm since it was founded in 2015.
Macquarie pins hopes of a bumper 2025 on deals
The shares fell 3.6 per cent on Friday after the group flagged commodities and global markets income will be down next year, missing first-half expectations.
October
First, kidnapping the Wallabies; now tackling online bullying
The debate about stopping cyberbullying has so far centred around bans and age limits. This former spy has a different solution.
The mental health crisis gripping Australia’s private hospitals
Some health insurers say stand-alone mental health hospitals are unlikely to exist in 10 years’ time given the challenges they face.
Magellan board defends Bolton’s windfall amid ASIC probe
The chairman of the fund manager said a deal struck to appease activist investor Nick Bolton was in the best interests of shareholders.
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WiseTech board decides White’s alleged affair strictly ‘personal’
The legal stoush between software billionaire Richard White and Sydney wellness entrepreneur Linda Rogan is a “personal” matter according to WiseTech’s board.
Richard White allegedly asked lawyer to break off billionaire’s affair
Letters filed with the Federal Court in an unrelated bankruptcy claim show his solicitor told Linda Rogan his client had made “alternative arrangements”.
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Richard White’s alleged lover claims he expected sex for investment
In documents filed with the Federal Court, the wellness entrepreneur said a business trip to New York changed when the billionaire booked only one hotel room.
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Billionaire Richard White attempts to bankrupt alleged former lover
Lawyers acting for Double Bay wellness entrepreneur Linda Rogan say WiseTech Global founder’s legal claim against her is an “abuse of process”.
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WiseTech billionaire pushes to suppress stoush with Sydney beautician
Richard White is pursuing wellness entrepreneur and Real Housewives of Sydney contender Linda Rogan for bankruptcy. She says there is more to it.
September
Can Olivia Wirth right the three-decade drift at Myer?
The former Qantas executive has inherited the start of a turnaround at retail’s grand dame. But there is plenty more to do, starting with finding profit growth.