Jassmyn Goh

London

News Editor at Capital Brief

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LGT Crestone warns of conflicts in opaque private credit fees

1 week ago | capitalbrief.com | Jassmyn Goh

Head of private markets Martin Randall says private credit loan fees lack transparency, creating conflicts of interest and leaving investors in the dark. One of Australia’s largest private wealth managers, LGT Crestone, believes private credit loan origination fees are too opaque and should benefit investors rather than fund managers.
BHP to open AI hub in Singapore

1 week ago | capitalbrief.com | Jassmyn Goh

The news: BHP will establish an AI hub in Singapore that will focus on improving safety and lift productivity. The context: The hub, in partnership with AI Singapore, will be established this month with AI specialists aiming to integrate data-driven decisions, intelligence and automation into the company’s core operations. BHP said it already used AI in its procurement processes, financial forecasts, and in its operational systems.
Telstra announces Connected Future 30 strategy; reaffirms FY25 guidance

1 week ago | capitalbrief.com | Jassmyn Goh

8:39am on 27 May 2025The news: Telstra has announced its ‘Connected Future 30’ strategy that looks to “double down” on connectivity and innovate for the country’s digital future. The numbers: The strategy aims to achieve mid-single digit compound annual growth in cash earnings to FY30, along with a sustainable and growing dividend. The company is also targeting an underlying return on invested capital of 10% by FY30, an increase on the current 8%.
Australian shares seen flat after Europe stocks rally on tariff delay

1 week ago | capitalbrief.com | Jassmyn Goh

The news: The Australian sharemarket is set to open flat as European stocks rallied after US President Donald Trump delayed placing 50% tariffs on European Union goods from 1 June to 9 July.
Rise of continuation funds sparks private equity valuation concerns

1 week ago | capitalbrief.com | Jassmyn Goh

Two of the country's biggest super funds have expressed caution about the growing practice of private equity funds shuffing investments between fund vintages. Two of the country's largest super funds ‒Colonial First State (CFS) and Mercer Super are increasing their exposure to private equity but are carefully scrutinising 'continuation funds' over concerns they are prone to mis-valuing assets.
McGrathNicol appointed as Healthscope receivers

1 week ago | capitalbrief.com | Jassmyn Goh

1:35pm on 26 May 2025The news: Healthscope’s parent entities have entered receivership, with McGrathNicol Restructuring appointed to complete the sale of the business. The numbers: The Commonwealth Bank has provided $100 million in new funding to support operations during the sale process. Healthscope said this was in addition to the company’s current cash balance of $110 million, and “substantial additional asset backing across the group”.
Challenger appoints John Somerville and David Whittle to board

1 week ago | capitalbrief.com | Jassmyn Goh

Stephenson has been an independent non-executive director of the board since 2012. She is chair of the group people and remuneration committee and a member of the group risk, group audit, independent and related party, and nomination committees. What they said: Challenger chair Duncan West said: “John’s broad expertise leading businesses, which includes designing and implementing governance and risk structures, will be an asset as we continue to grow our leading retirement and income franchise.
Elders half-year profit jumps on livestock prices

1 week ago | capitalbrief.com | Jassmyn Goh

BriefingImproved Outlook9:26am on 26 May 2025The news: Elders’ statutory profit after tax has jumped 190%, due to higher livestock prices, improving sentiment and production margins in the livestock industry, during the six months to 31 March. The numbers: Statutory profit after tax for the half-year was at $33.6 million, up from $11.6 million during the prior corresponding period. Sales revenue lifted 5% to $1.41 billion and underlying EBIT jumped 67% to $64.3 million.
Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm to step down

2 weeks ago | capitalbrief.com | Jassmyn Goh

The news: Rio Tinto chief executive Jakob Stausholm will step down later this year, but will continue to lead the company while a successor is appointed. Our journalists are working to update this briefing. We will publish more shortly.
MA Financial pauses trading

2 weeks ago | capitalbrief.com | Jassmyn Goh

The news: MA Financial is in a trading pause ahead of an announcement. The context: On Wednesday, the asset manager said it was in talks to acquire real estate asset manager IP Generation. IPG is based in Victoria and has about $2 billion in assets under management.