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Anthony Sweetman

January 2023

The prime minister enjoys an ice cream with an old foe. Left to right, front: Tanya and Peter Costello, Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon, Mike Sneesby. Back row: Liz Fitch, Hamish McLennan, Lucinda McLennan.

Courtside stars at Australian Open women’s final

Don’t believe the critics. There was no lack of star power at the 2023 Australian Open Women’s Final.

  • Myriam Robin

March 2021

Barrenjoey CEO Brian Benari says banker and analysts are attracted to the start-up’s unique partnership model.

The Great Disruption comes for investment banking

Global investment bank UBS will be hard to topple from its leading positions in equity capital markets and M&A in Australia. But Barrenjoey is doing all the right things to achieve that goal.

  • Tony Boyd

January 2021

Outgoing boss of UBS Australasia Matthew Grounds (left) will to be replaced by Anthony Sweetman and Nick Hughes (right).

Rebuild of UBS investment banking team almost complete

Following what Asia-Pacific chief Edmund Koh describes as an ‘opportunity for renewal’ and ahead of bonus season for UBS’ local bankers, its parent has delivered a better than expected full-year result.

  • Jemima Whyte

July 2020

Greg Peirce will return to Australia as soon as he can navigate COVID-19 restrictions.

UBS lifer comes home as co-head of investment banking

Greg Peirce says the uncertainty around M&A deals because of COVID-19 may soon be released as he prepares to navigate a tricky return home from Hong Kong.

  • James Thomson

July 2019

UBS' former head of investment banking Guy Fowler, left, and UBS Australasia CEO Matthew Grounds

Will UBS lose its mojo without 'the A-team'?

As news rippled through the market about the pending departure of one of the nation's top deal makers, many are asking will UBS lose its mojo when boss Matthew Grounds, and his right-hand man Guy Fowler leave?

  • Carrie LaFrenz and Jonathan Shapiro

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