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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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🍾 The lawyers behind Australia’s biggest fintech deal. Afterpay’s $39bn leap into Block (formerly Square) rewrote the record books. It was the largest public M&A in Australian history. And the biggest cross-border fintech deal globally. The legal forces behind the deal: ⚖️ Gilbert + Tobin steered Afterpay Led by takeover specialists Peter Cook and Rachael Bassil, with US partner firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. ⚖️ King & Wood Mallesons advised Square Fronted by David Friedlander, Nicola Charlston and Anthony Boogert, alongside New York powerhouse Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. Behind the deal:  →  Hawaii summit →  11-week sprint →  Regulatory twist From handshake to headline. Read how it happened 👉 https://lnkd.in/gE67eP_D

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Airtree has officially closed its fifth fund at $650 million, with more than half the capital coming from global institutional investors. Despite the impressive number by Australian standards, partner James Cameron says the figure represents a deliberate decision to maintain fund size discipline rather than chase a mega-fund. "Fund size inflation can be the enemy of returns in venture and all of the big LPs internationally are very attuned to that," he told Capital Brief. Some of the previously identified backers of the fund include Harvard Management Company, the University of Wisconsin, and Chicago-based private equity firm Adams Street Partners. Read the full story by Bronwen Clune 👉 https://lnkd.in/gfTrdAED 

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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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I believe we're witnessing a fundamental shift in how Australians approach wealth management, and the numbers are telling a compelling story. Our recent research shows 20% of Australians already hold crypto, with another 20% planning to invest within two years. That's 40% of our population embracing digital assets. Yet remarkably, 90% of financial advisors aren't having these conversations with their clients. This disconnect presents both a challenge and an opportunity. For four decades, we've built trust in professional financial advice in this country. But when it comes to crypto, that trusted relationship is breaking down. Until the government passes appropriate legislation, Australians are turning to unregulated sources like YouTube, Instagram and TikTok for crypto guidance. Together, we must build frameworks that support sustainable growth while maintaining the trust and security investors deserve. Financial planners face a critical decision. The revenue opportunities are significant, but more importantly, there's a fiduciary duty to guide clients through this changing landscape. For those planning to build sustainable practices over the next five years, understanding crypto has become essential. The future belongs to advisors who evolve with their clients' needs. Watch the full discussion with Andrew McPhee on Crypto for Advisors podcast: https://lnkd.in/ggkZ6nPs #crypto #financialadvice #wealthmanagement #swyftx

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Toorak CEO John Beacham recently spoke with Private Debt Investor about the growing residential transition loan (RTL) market:   “RTLs are needed in the US because of the national housing shortage, as well as the ageing and obsolescence of existing housing stock. As a result, houses frequently need to be refurbished, or repurposed, so that, for example, a large house built for one family can become a multi-family residence.”   Read the full article here (paywall): https://lnkd.in/gCnM62mQ   #RTL #housing #privatefinancing

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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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💡 Innovation in Action: From Banknotes to Real-Time Payments For decades, the RBA has played a key role in shaping Australia’s financial infrastructure, often in collaboration with industry and research partners. 🔹 In the 1980s, we pioneered polymer banknotes with the CSIRO, making cash more secure and durable. 🔹 In recent years, we’ve supported the development of the New Payments Platform, enabling real-time payments 24/7 🔹 During the pandemic, this infrastructure helped deliver nearly 700,000 support payments in a single day. 📖 Learn how we’re preparing for the future of central banking in the Governor’s latest speech https://ow.ly/nf8850WRH7S

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