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RBA Governance Board Member Elana Rubin to Chair Airwallex Australia

Payments company Airwallex has brought in a new independent chair for its Australian board and added a former New Zealand prime minister as a director; he already leads its NZ board.

Airwallex strengthens Australian leadership appointing Elana Rubin AM and Sir Bill English to its Australian board

Airwallex has appointed Elana Rubin AM to chair its Australian board and former New Zealand prime minister Sir Bill English as a director there, with both roles starting immediately; their other board roles are listed.

Indigenous-led First Australians Capital banks $20 million for its impact fund

First Australians Capital has reached a $20 million first close on its Catalytic Impact Funds, drawing commitments from foundations, family offices and corporates, plus Queensland government funding for its Indigenous business program.

First Australians Capital scores $500,000 from QBE to back Indigenous startups with Seed funding

QBE Foundation grants First Australians Capital $500,000 to seed Indigenous startups; the piece also recalls the $15 million catalytic impact fund close and Block's $3 million backing.

Scriibed founder Melanie Greblo lands NSW government and Paul Ramsay Foundation backing to help women upskill after escaping family violence

Sydney social enterprise Scriibed wins NSW government backing to upskill domestic violence survivors, while its not-for-profit Banksia Academy receives $250,000 from the Paul Ramsay Foundation; four other social enterprises also funded.

A new Indigenous impact fund has raised $15 million to back First Nations founders

First Australians Capital, an Indigenous-led advisory and impact fund group, has secured $15 million toward a $30 million goal for its new catalytic fund, and appointed ex-JBWere adviser Brian Wyborn as managing partner.

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