Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

In this podcast, Paige Estritori provides important finance news from Australia. Peter Stevens Motorcycles, a major brand since 1970, is facing a debt of $65.9 million and is in voluntary administration, affecting its workforce and myriad patrons from 15 dealerships. The merger and acquisition scene is encountering a drop due to regulatory impediments and valuation mismatches, with failed agreements reaching $40 billion. Conversely, Australia's Clean Energy Finance Corporation recorded a high investment of A$3.5 billion, facilitating noteworthy improvements in grid infrastructure and renewable energy. However, green energy usage by 2030 is projected at 58%, below the 82% ideal target. Lastly, the National Australia Bank will introduce a new Group Chief Financial Officer, Inder Singh, in March next year.n