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Argonaut's full-year profit surged to $15.5 million, fueled by a sharp rise in corporate finance fees amid a busy year of gold sector capital raisings and transactions.

Argonaut lifted its full year operating profit to $5.7 million after taking a lead role on 18 equity capital markets deals, headlined by De Grey Mining's mammoth $600 million raise.

Carbon abatement company Salubris has revealed a deal with traditional owners in the Goldfields to generate credits and secure land tenure.

Stockbroking firm Argonaut has boosted its team with the addition of three recruits led by dealmaker Rob Telford while also reporting strong growth in operating revenue.

Perth investment bank Argonaut has recruited Hayden Bairstow from Macquarie Equities, shortly after the retirement of John Macdonald.

A high-profile broker, boutique fund manager, lithium executives and media outlets have been dragged into a defamation action brought by a pair of prominent Perth resources directors.

Three stalwarts of broking share the highs, lows and lessons learned from their careers doing business in resources-rich WA.

Perth broker Argonaut has brought in former Goldman Sachs executive Ben Clifford to helm the firm's nascent gold fund and a new office in Sydney.

Our board moves wrap includes Mark Connelly, Eddie Rigg, Brendan Harris, Jason Grace, and Sophie Raven.

Perth investment bank and stockbroker Argonaut has disclosed a big lift in annual profit to $16.7 million following its merger with advisory firm PCF Capital Group.

Corporate advisers expect a more difficult market after a very buoyant period, but also see a silver lining.

Legendary mining entrepreneur Ron Sayers has been remembered as generous, entertaining, and a big-thinking business leader after passing away this morning.

The racing industry hoped a land deal at Belmont Park would create a $4 billion precinct, but 10 years later it sits empty.

Stockbroking and corporate finance firm Argonaut is expanding its operations after striking a deal to merge with Liam Twigger's specialist advisory business PCF Capital Group.

A Perth company planning a major iron ore project in the Mid West is readying for an ASX listing, signing up Argonaut as lead manager and recruiting new directors.

Perth company Global Lithium Resources is expected to close its $10 million initial public offering after just four days, signalling keen investor interest in its Pilbara project.

Stock broking advisory Argonaut has launched a two-pronged campaign to assist victims of the Wooroloo bushfire, establishing the Brokerage for Bushfire Relief initiative.

For the second year running, Macquarie Capital and Canaccord Genuity have topped Business News' league table for capital raisings.

A post-pandemic bounce back in initial public offerings could indicate confidence among WA investors.

Stockbroking firm Argonaut has announced two high-profile recruits, while Canaccord Genuity has also bolstered its Perth team. Both firms have recruited new people from Hartleys,

Perth-based fund managers beat the market last financial year but are divided on future investment strategies.

Corporate finance group Argonaut has rejoined the funds management sector, with executive director David Franklyn saying investors need to rethink their approach to the resources sector.

Our board moves wrap includes Eddie Rigg, Malcolm James, Henry Shiner, Stephen Hewitt-Dutton, Ian Murray, Adam Kiley, Paul Horsfall, and Matthew Bungey.

Finance group Argonaut has won a Supreme Court ruling against Perth company director Russell Moran, who could owe in excess of $30 million after taking out a high-interest loan six years ago to buy

SPECIAL REPORT: Corporate advisory firm Argonaut had a lead role in two of the most hotly contested takeover battles in WA in recent times.

A Chinese state-owned energy company has stepped up its efforts to gain control of the Waitsia gas field north of Perth, launching a hostile bid today for oil and gas group AWE after withdrawing its proposal for a friendly takeover earlier this week.

SPECIAL REPORT: Ongoing uncertainty over state government policy and a lengthy approvals process are muddying the waters for local energy hopefuls.

Charles Fear has stepped down as chief executive of Argonaut, while retaining the role of chair.

Fifteen local broking, legal and advisory firms have teamed up to put forward their concerns with the ASX's proposed changes to its listing requirements, and to advocate three particular amendments.

SPECIAL REPORT: Global oil prices may have halved in the past 18 months, but WA onshore energy players like their prospects.

Western Australian financial advisers and stockbrokers have dismissed a report that found public-listed companies were paying nearly 50 per cent too much to raise capital.

Western Australia's gold producers continue to suffer at the hands of a strengthening Australian dollar, with more job losses revealed across the sector last week.

The entry of two European energy companies into WA will help to bolster activity in the onshore oil and gas sector, which is set for a pick-up after a series of disappointments.

The past year has been tough for listed WA companies looking to raise funds but a lift in activity during the past three months has the industry cautiously optimistic.

A $93 million private merger funding for City Farmers' expansion sets the pattern for WA companies in a tight capital investment market.

Perth-based stockbroking and investment house Argonaut is expanding its reach to alternative capital markerts in Asia, with the launch of its first office in Hong Kong.

Perth-based stockbroking and financial services house Argonaut says it is about to embark on a period of significant expansion after reporting a record 142 per cent increase in pr

This year's survey of mergers and acquisitions activity in WA reveals a new ranking among corporate advisory firms in Perth.

Publicly listed agricultural property investment company, The Ark Fund, has announced a $55 million capital raising and an implementation agreement to effect its merger with private managed investment scheme player Rewards Group.

Investment bank Argonaut Group is planning to substantially expand its fund management activities by raising up to $125 million for two different funds.