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MergerMarket Update
GRACosway delivered another strong half in H1 2025, advising on US$8.2/A$12.6 billion in confirmed M&A deals across the region. Ranked #2 by deal count and #4 by deal value, the firm supported major transactions for CC Capital, Pacific Equity Partners, and Ramelius Resources, reinforcing its position as a leading advisor.

Weekly Wrap Up
This week, reform and resilience dominated headlines. The Productivity Commission’s bold tax proposals clashed with Chalmers’ push for pragmatism ahead of the Economic Roundtable. Meanwhile, a $135m support package for Nyrstar signalled the first major test of the Future Made in Australia agenda amid growing pressure to protect sovereign capability.

Listed life – observations on FY25
Listed life – observations on FY25 FY25 was a year of all-time highs in financial markets, with equities able to look through all the issues and uncertainty from various geopolitical events throughout the year, including the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, Trump’s on-and-off-again trade tariffs, a perceived end

Weekly Wrap Up
The Government advanced key reforms, including laws to protect penalty rates and reduce student debt. A nationwide under-16 social media ban expanded to include YouTube. Meanwhile, inflation eased, defence sustainment funding increased, and life insurance reforms progressed. Major infrastructure commitments and new consultations on non-compete clauses also made headlines.
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MergerMarket Update
GRACosway delivered another strong half in H1 2025, advising on US$8.2/A$12.6 billion in confirmed M&A deals across the region. Ranked #2 by deal count and #4 by deal value, the firm supported major transactions for CC Capital, Pacific Equity Partners, and Ramelius Resources, reinforcing its position as a leading advisor.

Weekly Wrap Up
This week, reform and resilience dominated headlines. The Productivity Commission’s bold tax proposals clashed with Chalmers’ push for pragmatism ahead of the Economic Roundtable. Meanwhile, a $135m support package for Nyrstar signalled the first major test of the Future Made in Australia agenda amid growing pressure to protect sovereign capability.

Listed life – observations on FY25
Listed life – observations on FY25 FY25 was a year of all-time highs in financial markets, with equities able to

Weekly Wrap Up
The Government advanced key reforms, including laws to protect penalty rates and reduce student debt. A nationwide under-16 social media ban expanded to include YouTube. Meanwhile, inflation eased, defence sustainment funding increased, and life insurance reforms progressed. Major infrastructure commitments and new consultations on non-compete clauses also made headlines.
