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Financial advisers say there are three key ways to give your kids real estate — as well as three mistakes that could turn this wealth-building launchpad into a potential landmine. Paulina Cachero breaks it all down bloom.bg/4kRIUB0

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Kiwi AI data company Blackpearl Group has raised NZ$15.1 million, with strong support from Australian institutional investors, ahead of its plan to list on the ASX in November. Australian investors like Wilson Asset Management, Ellerston Capital, Bell Potter Securities, and Cerutty Macro Fund backed the company, while New Zealand brokers Craigs Investment Partners and JBWere also participated in the funding. Nick Lissette | Mark Osborne | Christie Kerner | Karen Cargill | Sam Daish | Tori Colebourne | Chris Watson 🔗 Read full article link in comment #blackpearlgroup #AI #AIdatacompany #funding #startupnews #businessupdate

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To create more opportunities for companies and investors as well as attract more foreign capital to Australia, ASIC is: 📈 In the final stages of considering a listing market application from Cboe Australia, an alternative trade execution venue which provides trading in ASX listed securities and admits exchange traded products through its own market. 💡Expanding the approved foreign markets to include Cboe’s US and Canadian exchanges, which will enable Australian investors to participate in certain transactions in these markets and further integrate Australia into the global financial system. 🌏 Exploring measures to streamline dual listings of foreign companies in Australia and is actively considering other innovative applications to attract international businesses to Australia’s public markets. Chair Joe Longo said, ‘Our capital markets are healthy and strong but face intensifying global competition for capital and listings. As superannuation funds grow and investors seek opportunities, our actions will help keep our markets efficient, innovative and attractive, supporting economic growth for all Australians.’ Read more via the comments below.

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We have advised Allegro Funds on its proposed acquisition of a majority stake in BE Campbell, a leading Australian meat producer with a strong portfolio of household brands. This marks another significant transaction for our Private Capital team, led by Anton Harris, and highlights our ongoing commitment to supporting clients on complex, high-impact deals. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g3yazPiF

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'These platforms streamline structures, spread risk, unlock better pricing and terms, and lay the foundation for scalable growth.' We advised on the $700 million debt financing of Foresight's Australian Renewables Income Fund. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grxwGa6Q

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Unlock the potential of your family business with our latest thinkBIG report on family structures. In this comprehensive guide, we explore the most common business structures in Australia and provide insights on how to choose the right one for your family business. From sole traders to self-managed super funds, our report covers it all. Swipe through to discover these business structures and the ideal use cases. 📥 Read the full report for more insights, including the pros and cons of each structure 👉 https://lnkd.in/ggFFc-S6 This report features contributions from our esteemed team members: Dace Harris, Nadine Marke, Peter Revelas, Katie Timms, Courtney McKinnon, along with Nick Hitchens and Maryanne Pollifrone from Hitch Advisory. #FamilyBusiness #thinkBIG #BusinessStructure

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As Budget 2026 fast approaches, we welcome recent signals from Government that long-standing barriers to retail investment will be addressed. Our Head of Portfolio Management, James Costello, CFA, highlights that while tax reform is critical, it will not address barriers to investment alone. A broader framework that supports long-term personal investing in a fair, accessible and transparent way is essential. The introduction of a well-designed Savings and Investment Account (SIA), aligned with emerging EU best practice and backed by strong financial literacy initiatives, could be transformative, helping people to take a more proactive role in their financial futures while also supporting national infrastructure goals.

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Macquarie Capital is pleased to have advised Telstra on entering into a strategic partnership with Infosys through Telstra’s divestment of a 75% stake in Versent Group. The transaction will enable Telstra and Infosys to refer and leverage each other’s offerings and furthers Telstra’s ‘Connected Future 30’ strategy of focusing on core connectivity. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, employee consultation and other conditions.

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