News Articles for Richie Baston

Business News' corporate finance survey reveals the leading financial and legal advisers working on major transactions in WA.

Assets predicted to play a role in the energy transition have emerged as a prominent driver on the local merger and acquisition front.

Perth-based investment bank Azure Capital has substantially boosted its Sydney office, with former managing partner Adrian Arundell moving east and a new director recruited from Gresham.

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

Independent corporate advisory firm Azure Capital has announced two major changes, with French banking group Natixis buying a majority stake while sister company Azure Consulting will be bought out by its four partners.

SPECIAL REPORT: The mergers and acquisitions market was eventful in the March quarter, with Chinese and private equity investors to the fore, multiple WA businesses on the block, and a surprise advisory switch on a key takeover.

Brookfield Infrastructure has joined Azure Capital as a major shareholder in emergent Perth water utility Water West.