Optus CEO quits; ASX’s new plan; Macquarie’s guru on what’s next
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In today’s news, Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigns, Australia’s sharemarket operator picks TATA to try to put its CHESS bungle to rest, and Viktor Shvets tells Chanticleer investors will dodge a recession.
ASX flat as energy stocks jump; CHESS replacement developer named
Australia’s sharemarket was unchanged as midday neared. Oil price gains were buoying energy producers such as Santos and Woodside as miners and real estate stocks fell. Follow here for more.
Optus CFO Michael Venter takes helm as interim CEO
The telco has appointed Michael Venter as interim chief executive as it begins a global search for Kelly Bayer Rosmarin’s permanent replacement. Follow updates here.
Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigns
The embattled telecommunication company’s chief executive has quit following the mass outage that hit its network this month.
ASX picks TATA in bid to finally put CHESS replacement bungle to rest
The equity markets operator told investors the first part of the new system would be in place by 2026. ASIC, however, warns there is “still a long way to go”.
Hamish McLennan says his exit from Rugby will ‘create more division’
But the six member unions pushing for his exit say they continue to back chief executive Phil Waugh and plans to centralise much of the administration.
I should have sold two years ago, says vendor of sold $1.33m property
An unusual dwelling failed to sell as an office. When pitched as an apartment, it achieved a different result – but still sold too
