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Bloom raises $500k in seed funding

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2023
... on collecting "key impact metrics" such as waste diverted from landfill, reductions in CO2 emissions, with links to real-world impacts, Socquet-Clerc said. "When we say, we've just invested in the Dulacca Wind Farm, what does that mean," she said. ...

Top 10 issues for super funds in 2023: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2023
... management, and recovery and exit planning. Super funds need to keep up with member expectations and regulatory reform to ensure a world-leading superannuation system, KPMG concluded.

Australia's 1% just keep getting richer: Study

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2023
... where inflation is now overtaking wages. "Globally, the richest 1% have made nearly twice as much money as the rest of the world put together over the past two years," the report said. Oxfam Australia director of programs Anthea Sprinks said the enormous ...

SWFs shrink for first time ever: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2023
... certain emerging countries to be of interest to sovereign investors. "But the revaluation or further devaluation of the world's currencies against the USD may affect the geographical allocation." One risk presenting challenges to global diversified portfolios ...

Aware Super, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America back Xpansiv

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2023
... retirement income stream, a win for the communities in which they live, work and retire, and a win for corporates around the world looking for scalable, transparent and sustainable methods to help meet their ESG commitments and net zero emissions pledges." ...

Australian CPI accelerates to 7.3%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2023
... consumers splashing cash now may pull back in February. "Australia is in a bit of a sweet spot compared to many parts of the world, our inflation rate isn't as high as that in the US, and wages growth isn't nearly as strong. As a result, rates are unlikely ...

World Bank warns of a sharp global growth decline

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2023
The World Bank's Global Economic Prospects report forecasts declining global growth due to rising inflation, high interest rates and reduced investment. Fragile economic conditions have left the economy vulnerable to any new adverse developments, the ...

Fin365 undertakes strategic mergers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2023
... technology and leveraging data to deliver an exceptional customer experience with optimal business efficiency. In an ideal world, every business should have dedicated staff who perform CTO/business analyst type functions," Reid said. "Unfortunately ...

HESTA adds US$200m to Stafford Capital private equity fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 JAN 2023
... partner Kurt Faulhaber said: "We are delighted to have further strengthened our long-term partnership with HESTA, one of the world's leading investors in sustainable private equity." "By focusing on co-investments and GP-led transactions, our program ...

Centuria buys $70m tomato farm

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2022
... Australian agricultural products and technological innovations." "We are pleased to partner with Sundrop who has developed world-first, integrated sustainable farming technology, resulting in more predictable volumes of produce in a protected farming ...