Macquarie Group Limited

East Coles have a very limited amount of seats available to attend the upcoming event. This is a rare opportunity to mix with the leaders of various industries and investment bankers in the one room.

The 2017 East Coles Corporate Performance Research has been completed and the Results are in. The Top 10 Finalists from the S&P/ASX100 for the 'Best CEO's' category for 2017 (not in ranked order) are: AGL, ALL, APA, GMG, JHG, MQG, RHC, SEK, TPM, WES.

The 2017 East Coles / Transplant Australia Corporate Performance Awards Night will be held at the Ivy Ballroom on Thursday, 21 September.

CRU's World Aluminium Conference 2017 takes place on 3-5 May 2017, in London, UK, where CRU's Assistant Chief Representative China Office & Head of Asia, Aluminum, Wan Ling, and Chalco's Executive Director & Senior Vice President, Lu Dongliang, will be discussing the likely outcomes of these regulations on the local and global markets.

Now in its 22nd year, World Aluminium Conference regularly attracts over 200 delegates from around the world to discuss the key issues facing the industry. This year's conference will address sustainability in the aluminium sector, focusing on how environmental and economic strategies interact and the business opportunities created.

Toro Energy Limited (ASX:TOE) is pleased to announce that it has received and executed a committed letter of offer for an A$12 million convertible debt facility from Macquarie Bank Limited.

Chief Economist, Clifford Bennett, is widely recognized for his often market leading and insightful economic and financial market forecasts. Clifford has 25 years international experience with some of the world's leading investment banks, and was named the "world's most accurate currency forecaster" by Bloomberg News NY. Clifford is the author of "Warrior Trading" published by John Wiley & Sons New York, and frequently appears in the financial print and television media.

Linc Energy Limited (ASX:LNC) (PINK:LNCGY) today announces that Mr Brian Johnson has advised the Board that he intends to stand down as Chairman and resign from the Board at the Annual General Meeting in November this year.

The Australian sharemarket has opened lower on Friday, led by financials, energy and material sector. Overnight US market ended the choppy session with a loss, as investors seesawed between the disappointing revenue from utilities and consumer companies and a batch of strong earnings reports.

Bow Energy Limited (ASX:BOW) (PINK:BOWYF) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr Peter Harbison to the position of Chief Financial Officer.