King & Wood Mallesons
Diversity as a way of life
While women make up more than 50 per cent of law students and graduate lawyers, they are underrepresented at partner level and in other senior legal roles. For many years, King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has been committed to changing this.
Mandatory climate reporting puts business in the hot seat
Long-anticipated mandatory climate reporting for corporate Australia took a step closer to reality in January as the Australian government published its draft legislation for the forthcoming regime. Industry experts speak to KangaNews about what it means for businesses – and who will be ready for the task.
Resilience to the fore in corporate Australia – in funding as in business
The KangaNews-Westpac Institutional Bank Corporate Debt Summit 2023 took place in Sydney in mid-October. A record number of delegates gathered to discuss the present and future of the Australian corporate environment, from the economic outlook and business conditions to the forthcoming impact of generative AI. In the mix was a steady but unspectacular corporate bond issuance environment that belies fundamental growth in domestic credit.
KangaNews Awards 2023: institution and deal winners announced
KangaNews is proud to announce the winners of the institutional and deal categories in the KangaNews Awards 2023. At the end of another busy year in the Australian and New Zealand capital markets, KangaNews received votes from hundreds of market participants keen to recognise the achievements of 2023's most outstanding performers.
Inside the mutual bank sector
The KangaNews Mutual Sector Wholesale Funding Seminar brings together leaders from mutual banks across Australia, to share intelligence on the sector, its competition and growth prospects, and funding options. The 2023 event, hosted on 30 August, featured wide-ranging insights into relevant topics from consolidation to cyber security.
AT1 back in the regulatory crosshairs
The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority suspects the major banks’ additional tier-one funding instruments are increasing risk in the sector. The regulator has reopened the debate about the amount of this form of capital in banks’ mix and the appropriateness of AT1 for retail investors.
WOMEN IN CAPITAL MARKETS Yearbook 2023
KangaNews's annual yearbook amplifying female voices in the Australian capital market.
