News Articles for Ian Murchison

Three new local funds proposing to focus on early-stage investment are raising expectations.

Our daily board moves wrap includes Ian Murchison, Bruce McCracken, Tim George, Peter Webse, Jerry Monzu, and Keith Bowker.

Perth based entities Primary Securities and GCM Advisory have launched Australia's first Aboriginal investment fund, with an aim to provide 15 per cent returns and promote the growth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.

Private equity funds are scouring Western Australia, looking to invest in local businesses but only a handful of deals have been completed.

EMPLOYMENT and training company Skill Hire is poised to step up its expansion, particularly through acquisitions, after securing the backing of private equity investor Banksia Capital.

Albany-BASED training provider Skill Hire has become the country's largest employer of bricklaying apprentices, with 130 bricklaying apprentices on its books.