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Stockland’s joint venture partner, Bangkok-based Supalai, waited since last December for the green light from federal regulators to control 12 Lendlease estates.

How a year-long wait worsens the housing crisis

A near 12-month wait for a Thai property developer for approvals to buy housing estates could deter other foreign developers, warns adviser Joseph Gersh.

  • John Kehoe

July 2023

ABC chair Ita Buttrose has been critical of the way ABC directors are chosen.

Government urged to inject young blood into ABC board

Communications minister Michelle Rowland announced a public review into funding and governance at the ABC and SBS.

  • Mark Di Stefano and Zoe Samios

March 2023

Outgoing ABC director said more conservatives should be on the public broadcaster, but hit back at some of the right wing critics.

ABC director wants more conservatives on the broadcaster

Melbourne businessman Joseph Gersh laments “centre-right” voices getting drowned out in the media.

  • Mark Di Stefano

November 2020

Cromwell board torpedoed in AGM bloodbath

The Brisbane fund manager has been at odds with its major shareholder for close to two years, accusing it of pursuing a 'takeover by stealth'.

  • Nick Lenaghan

October 2020

Joe Gersh sees a future for new inner-city apartments.

Joe Gersh backs demand for apartments

The prominent businessman is backing his confidence in the Melbourne apartment market with an equity investment in a $90 million Brunswick project.

  • Larry Schlesinger
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September 2020

Weiss, Gersh win seats at Cromwell's table

While the battle for the boardroom ended on Friday, it's not yet clear if the war is over.

  • Nick Lenaghan
Gary Weiss

ARA's move on Cromwell disingenous: CGI Glass Lewis

Singaporean investor has failed to provide alternate strategy for Cromwell, despite heavy criticism and bid to win board seats, according to a proxy adviser.

  • Nick Lenaghan

August 2020

Cromwell to ARA: keep your own house in order

Cromwell says its results vindicate its corporate strategy, which has been subjected to sharp criticism from ARA as a rift opened between the two fund managers over the past 18 months.

  • Nick Lenaghan
Gary Weiss.

ARA creeps up to 27pc of Cromwell

The activist shareholder has pushed its long-running battle for board representation forward after on-market share buys.

  • Michael Bleby

ARA adds $32m sweetener to win over Cromwell's loyal fans

A long-running battle enters a new stage as ARA tries to build its stake to nearly 27 per cent through on-market purchases.

  • Michael Bleby

July 2020

Cromwell launches into European logistics

It's the second European fund Cromwell has pushed forward with this month, following plans for a $1.4 billion data centre fund.

  • Nick Lenaghan
Joe Gersh: Nominated by ARA.

ARA recruits Gersh for tilt at Cromwell board

The Singaporean player is Cromwell's largest investor but the two investment houses have fallen out spectacularly in the past year.

  • Nick Lenaghan
Joe Gersh, for his sins, sits on the board of the ABC.

ARA adds Joe Gersh to Cromwell arsenal

The locked-down Melbourne corporate lawyer is the latest high-profile business figure to be drawn into the internecine and very bitter conflict.

  • Myriam Robin

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