Closing the gap between male and female employment rates and boosting female productivity in the workplace would significantly boost Australia’s economic activity, according to Goldman Sachs JBWere research, the first gender based productivity research on the domestic market.

ASX100 companies ranked fifth globally for their disclosure on emissions and climate change strategy, according to the results of the Carbon Disclosure Project 2009 (CDP) Australia and New Zealand.

Goldman Sachs JBWere today announced its Managing Director appointments for 2008. This year, 12 team members have been promoted to Managing Director for their leadership contribution to the firm.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management today announced the Australia Quantitative Equity Fund (‘AQE Fund’) has received a Four Star rating from Standard & Poor’s.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management New Zealand Limited (GSJBWAMNZ) today announced that it has become the first New Zealand investment manager to sign the United Nations' Principles for Responsible Investment.

Goldman Sachs JBWere (GSJBW) Keystone Funds – Series III (Keystone III Funds) are now open for investment. The Keystone III Funds offer investors access to four investment opportunities with the safety of a 100% NAB Capital Guarantee* at maturity.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management today launched the Keystone Funds – Series III, offering investors access to four international investment opportunities with the security of a 100% NAB Capital Guarantee at maturity.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management (GSJBWAM) has announced a number of appointments to its Retail business.

The Board of Goldman Sachs JBWere today announced the appointment of Craig Drummond as Executive Chairman and Co-CEO and Stephen Fitzgerald as Co-CEO of the firm.

The Board of Goldman Sachs JBWere has today announced its new equity owners for 2008.

Craig Drummond, Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs JBWere, said the appointment of the new equity owners reflects each individual's demonstrated commitment to teamwork combined with outstanding skills and industry knowledge.

Goldman Sachs JBWere (NZ) today announced the appointment of Stephen Walker as Head of Asset Management in New Zealand.

The appointment of a dedicated Head of Asset Management in New Zealand demonstrates Goldman Sachs JBWere (NZ)’s commitment to further growing and developing its asset management presence in the New Zealand market.

Goldman Sachs JBWere today launched the Keystone Funds – Series II (Keystone II), offering investors access to two international investment opportunities with the security of a 100% NAB Capital Guarantee* at maturity.

The Keystone II Funds offer investors the choice of two funds – "BRIC II" and "Food, Feed, Fuel" – which provide exposure to the growth potential of two underlying baskets of indices.

Goldman Sachs JBWere today announced the appointment of Kelley McLendon to the position of Director, Philanthropic Services in the Sydney office.

Expanding the existing Philanthropic Services group which was established in 2001, Ms McLendon will work with all areas of the firm, with a particular focus on our Private Wealth Management and Asset Management teams, to assist in engaging with clients regarding the development of philanthropic strategies and structuring solutions to meet client needs.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management (GSJBWAM) has announced the appointment of Ben Hare as Director in the dedicated Infrastructure team, headed by Geoff Frankish.

Mr Hare joined GSJBWAM in January 2000, and was most recently an Equities Dealer with responsibility for the execution of trades across the Australian equities, infrastructure and listed property portfolios. Prior to this, Mr Hare was a Quantitative Analyst and an Investment Analyst in the Research and Information Services team at GSJBWAM.

Goldman Sachs JBWere today announced the firm's New Zealand operations has become carbon neutral, joining the Australian operations which became carbon neutral in December of last year.

The move to become carbon neutral follows the launch of the firm's environmental policy early in 2007, and includes initiatives to reduce energy use and improve energy efficiency.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management (GSJBWAM) today announced it has been appointed to a $560m Australian equity mandate by Funds SA.

GSJBWAM will manage the mandate using the Australian Quantitative Equity strategy, based on Goldman Sachs’ CORE quantitative equity process.

Goldman Sachs JBWere today announced the firm’s Australian operations has become carbon neutral and is accredited by the Australian Greenhouse Office as Greenhouse Friendly™.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Private Wealth Management today announced four permanent advisory appointments to its Adelaide office following the recent changes in the team.

Goldman Sachs JBWere today announced its second recent significant investment in the New Zealand market through its Trans-Tasman Private Equity Fund 07 to provide expansion capital funding to Vision Senior Living — one of New Zealand's leading retirement village operators.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Private Wealth Management today announced four permanent appointments to its Perth office following recent changes within the team.

Mr Paul Heath, Managing Director and Head of Goldman Sachs JBWere Private Wealth Management, said that the appointment of three advisory roles and a financial planning specialist to the Perth office reinforces the firm's ongoing commitment to its Western Australian clients, and to its presence in Perth.

The Goldman Sachs JBWere Staff Superannuation Fund today announced that it has become the first corporate super fund in Australia to sign the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

Goldman Sachs JBWere has released a report that shows valuation links between workplace health and safety factors and investment performance.

The report builds on previous Environmental Social Governance (ESG) research from Andrew Gray, Head of ESG Research, which looks to determine whether investors can improve their investment risk and/or return outcome by incorporating ESG issues.

This year 13 team members have been promoted to Managing Director for their leadership contribution to the firm.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management has announced the appointment of Matthew Rey as Senior Investment Manager in the Australian equities team.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management Signs United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management (GSJBWAM) today announced it has become a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment.

As a signatory, GSJBWAM has committed to considering the investment implications of environmental, social and corporate governance issues in its investment analysis and decision making process for all its domestic, actively managed funds.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management Launches Australian Fixed Income Fund

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management today announced the launch of the Core Plus Australian Fixed Income Fund, designed to add diversification to portfolios and enhance returns via an uncorrelated range of excess return strategies.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management Appoints Head of Equities

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management today announced the appointment of Mr Dion Hershan as Head of Equities.

Mr Hershan joins the team from the Goldman Sachs JBWere Proprietary Trading team, and has over eight years of domestic and international financial services experience.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Appoints Managing Director – Equity Derivatives

Goldman Sachs JBWere today announced that Mr Rob Price had joined its Securities team as Managing Director and Head of Equity Derivatives.

In his new role with the firm, Mr Price will be responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the equity derivatives and structured products business in Australia.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management (NZ) Limited Appoints Investment Manager

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management (NZ) Limited has appointed Mr Joe Gallagher as Investment Manager for its Asset Management business.

Mr Gallagher previously held the position of Dealer, Institutional Equities at Goldman Sachs JBWere (NZ) Limited, and has over 15 years of research, analysis and trading experience in the New Zealand, Australian and UK markets.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Launches Charitable Endowment Fund

Goldman Sachs JBWere has recently launched a Charitable Endowment Fund which will allow benefactors to provide an enduring gift to charitable organisations while reducing the administrative obligation associated with establishing and managing a private foundation.

World's Largest Conservation Organisation Launches Australian Corporate Conservation Council — Goldman Sachs JBWere Founding Member

The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the world’s leading not-for-profit conservation organisation today launched TNC Australia’s Corporate Conservation Council. Leading Australasian financial institution, Goldman Sachs JBWere, is the founding member. Chairman of Goldman Sachs JBWere, Mr Terry Campbell AO, is inaugural Chair of the new Council.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Global Spectrum Fund Receives 'Recommended' Rating from Lonsec

Lonsec, one of Australia's leading investment research houses, recently awarded the Goldman Sachs JBWere Global Spectrum Fund a 'Recommended' rating.

The Goldman Sachs JBWere Global Spectrum Fund, launched in January 2007, aims to deliver high returns to investors over the long term, while targeting 15% volatility as well as low correlation with traditional asset classes.

Ian Macfarlane Appointed as International Adviser to Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs today announced the appointment of Mr Ian Macfarlane AC, as an International Adviser.

Mr Macfarlane will provide the firm and its clients globally with a broad range of strategic advice on both domestic and international public policy and economic issues.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Again Recognised as Employer of Choice for Women

Goldman Sachs JBWere has been awarded an Employer of Choice for Women citation by the Federal Government's Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency, for the second year in a row.

Craig Drummond Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs JBWere

Goldman Sachs JBWere today announced that Craig Drummond has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the firm and that Terry Campbell will continue to serve the firm and its clients in the role of Chairman.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Announces New Equity Owners for 2007

The Board of Goldman Sachs JBWere has today announced its new equity owners for 2007.

Keith Tuffley Appointed a Managing Director of the Industrials and Natural Resources Team

Goldman Sachs JBWere today announced that Keith Tuffley, Head of Investment Banking, will relocate to the London office of Goldman Sachs as a Managing Director in the Industrials and Natural Resources team in Investment Banking.

The Australian Prime Minister's Chief of Staff, Mr Arthur Sinodinos, will join Goldman Sachs JBWere's investment banking team as a Senior Director, it was announced today.

Lonsec Awards the GSJBW Australian Infrastructure Wholesale Fund 'Upper Recommended' Rating

Leading research house, Lonsec, has awarded the Goldman Sachs JBWere Australian Infrastructure Wholesale Fund its Upper Recommended rating — the highest rating for any infrastructure fund currently rated by Lonsec in the Australian market.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management Selects RBC Dexia Investor Services as Fund Administrator and Transfer Agent

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management today announced that it has selected RBC Dexia Investor Services to provide Fund Administration and Transfer Agency (Unit Registry) services for its AUD $8 billion portfolio of funds in Australia.

Goldman Sachs JBWere and Quadrant Private Equity Complete Buy-out of Kathmandu Group

Goldman Sachs JBWere and Quadrant Private Equity today announced the buy-out of the remaining 49% of the Kathmandu Group.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Cash Reserves Fund Awarded Moody's Highest Ratings

Moody's Investor Services Funds Pty Limited has awarded its highest money market fund ratings of Aaa/MR1+ to the Goldman Sachs JBWere Cash Reserves Fund.

Goldman Sachs JBWere and Quadrant Private Equity Lead Leveraged Buy-Out of Kathmandu Group

Goldman Sachs JBWere and Quadrant Private Equity today announced the leveraged buy-out of Kathmandu Group for NZ$275 million.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Announces Senior Investment Banking Appointment

Goldman Sachs JBWere today announced Mr Tim Burroughs is joining the firm as Co-Chairman of Investment Banking. Mr Burroughs has more than 22 years of experience as a corporate adviser in Australia and the United Kingdom and will work alongside Mr Alastair Lucas in the Co-Chairman role.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Announces New Equity Owners for 2006

The Board of Goldman Sachs JBWere today announced its new equity owners for 2006. Mr Terry Campbell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs JBWere, said that the opportunity for equity ownership by executives of the firm remains a distinguishing feature of Goldman Sachs JBWere as an employer.

Goldman Sachs JBWere (NZ) Appoints Investment Manager

In response to growing investor demand in the New Zealand market, Goldman Sachs JBWere (NZ) has appointed Mr Shane Solly to the position of Investment Manager.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management Launches the Goldman Sachs JBWere Australian Infrastructure Wholesale Fund

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management has launched its Goldman Sachs JBWere Australian Infrastructure Wholesale Fund — a new Australian domiciled managed investment fund.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Announces Emerging Companies Appointments

Goldman Sachs JBWere today announced the appointment of two outstanding individuals to further bolster its existing Emerging Companies teams. Lidia Ranieri will join the firm’s Equities Division and Greg Ward will join its Investment Research Division.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Flex Funds Awarded Top Ratings by Lonsec

Lonsec has recently awarded a 'Highly Recommended' rating to the Goldman Sachs JBWere Global Flex Funds.

Goldman Sachs JBWere (NZ) Acquires Leading Building Services Company - Acrow Group

Goldman Sachs JBWere today announced the acquisition of leading scaffolding organisation, Acrow Group of Companies, for an undisclosed sum.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management Announces Head of Retail

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management has appointed Mr Matthew Stovold as Head of Retail Business.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Announces Senior Investment Banking Appointment

Goldman Sachs JBWere today announced that Mr Joe Ewart will join its Investment Banking Team as a Managing Director.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management Expands Property Team

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management has expanded its property capability with the appointment of Mr Andrew Smith to the position of Senior Investment Manager.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Announces a Strategic Partnership with Adelaide Bank

Adelaide Bank today announced it is significantly expanding its margin lending business to provide white-labelled services to clients of Goldman Sachs JBWere. Adelaide Bank will also acquire Goldman Sachs JBWere's margin lending business — Goldman Sachs JBWere Equity Finance Pty Ltd — for $61 million.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Announces a Strategic Partnership with Avanteos

Goldman Sachs JBWere announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Avanteos, a fully owned subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, for Avanteos to provide white-labelled wholesale platform and portfolio services.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Appoints Co-Heads of Private Wealth Management

Following recent outstanding growth in its premium advisory services for Private Clients, Goldman Sachs JBWere has announced the appointment of Mr Greg Chipman and Mr Anthony James as Co-Heads — Private Wealth Management.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management Appoints Senior Investment Manager

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management announces Mr Mike Glenane has joined its Asset Management Team as a Senior Investment Manager.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Announces New Equity Owners

The Board of Goldman Sachs JBWere today announced its new equity owners for 2005.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management Announces Senior Appointments

Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management today announced two senior promotions in response to continuing growth and development in its asset management business — Mr Marc Harrison and Mr Tim Hannon.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Announces Senior Appointments

Goldman Sachs JBWere has announced two senior appointments at the firm and the retirement of one of its senior executives. Mr Peter Wade announced his retirement. Mr Justin Arter has been appointed to the newly created role of Managing Director – Firmwide Strategy, and Mr David Evans has been appointed Managing Director – Equities Products Group.

Major Private Equity Trans-Tasman Acquisition for Goldman Sachs JBWere

Goldman Sachs JBWere's Private Equity business has concluded an A$105 million transaction for the New Zealand Private Hauraki Equity No 2 Fund to buy — from Tyco Services Australia and New Zealand — several business divisions with a combined annual turnover in excess of A$700 million.

Investment leader Joins Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management

Andrew Cooke has been appointed Chief Investment Officer for Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management in a move which will significantly strengthen the investment management capabilities of Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Announces New Shareholders for 2004

The Board of Goldman Sachs JBWere this week announced ten new shareholders, bringing the total of senior executives across Australia and New Zealand who own shares in the company to in excess of 100.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Co-sponsors Global Life Sciences Opportunities Conference

The Hon Peter McGauran MP, Federal Minister for Science and Technology, will officially open an important new life sciences conference, 'Global Life Sciences Opportunities - Meeting the Australian Challenge' at Sydney’s Garvan Institute, Tuesday 23 September 8.30am.

Goldman Sachs JBWere Announces New Equity Owners for 2003

Goldman Sachs JBWere this week announced 27 new equity owners, bringing the total to 100 senior executives across Australia and New Zealand who own shares in the company. The announcement follows the official completion of the merger of Goldman Sachs Australia and JBWere.

Goldman Sachs and JBWere Merger Completed

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc (NYSE:GS) and JBWere announced today that they have completed the merger of their Australian operations to form Goldman Sachs JBWere. The merger creates a powerful new firm, offering significantly enhanced corporate finance and advisory, securities and investment management services to a broad range of corporate, institutional and retail clients across Australia and New Zealand.

Goldman Sachs and JBWere Agree on Australian/NZ Merger

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) and JBWere announced today that they have reached an agreement in principle to merge their Australian operations into a new venture to be branded Goldman Sachs JBWere. The transaction will create one of the leading investment banking and securities firms in Australia, and will offer significantly enhanced services to a broad range of corporate, institutional and retail clients in Australia and New Zealand.

Merger Fact Sheet

The Fact Sheet contains the following information: Transaction Summary, Complementary Capabilities, Strategic Opportunities, The Culture Match, Integration Plans, Senior Executives, Goldman Sachs History, Goldman Sachs Facts and About JBWere.

JBWere Welcomes New Principals to Its Ranks

JBWere this week increased the number of Principals of the firm by eight. The 162 year old Australian firm operates under a partnership culture which rewards outstanding contribution and commitment through invitation to participate as equity holders in the firm.

JBWere Opens for Business in Germany

JBWere today announced the expansion of its global institutional operations with the opening of a new branch in Germany. Based in Frankfurt, the new JBWere office will provide a Continental European hub for JBWere's Australian equity trading business.