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HNWI collecting activity stoops: Knight Frank

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 29 FEB 2024
... watches and true vintage pieces, which typically attract separate collector bases." In such an increasingly financialised climate, it is no surprise to see collectors chase the most iconic and rare timepieces, Duthy said. A Rolex John Player Special ...

Bloom Impact, MSC pulled up for greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 FEB 2024
... fund was a 'climate impact fund' - an innovative start-up fund with the objective to have a positive impact on climate change. It was designed for retail investors, in particular those of a younger age range, who are currently underserviced in relation ...

Super funds captivated by equities: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024
... to fund the systemic investment needed to overcome capital-hungry systemic issues such as the energy transition, climate change mitigation and sustained high-tech growth," she said. One example highlighted is Australia's Your Future, Your Super reforms ...

Economists share their top left field ideas for 2024

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 FEB 2024
... sedate Middle East would be a very positive game changer for the world in general." Meantime, independent economist and Climate Council councillor Nicki Hutley believes Australia needs a carbon price, labelling that as her Factor-X. "I don't think Labor ...

Twynam Group targets US$50m for new fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 20 FEB 2024
... cautious," Kahlbetzer said. "Most of the people we spoke to in Hong Kong and Singapore have told us that they notice climate change daily and want to be involved in trying to do something to ameliorate the issues."

ANZ gets green light for Suncorp merger

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 20 FEB 2024
... ability to meet the rapidly evolving needs of insurance customers and address increasingly complex challenges such as climate change and affordability will be significantly strengthened through dedicated investment as a pureplay insurance company," Johnston ...

Ex-Merricks commodities guru launches hedge fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2024
... said, adding that neither have the tools at the group's disposal to arbitrage these opportunities. "The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly evident with each passing day," he said. "We are witnessing extreme weather patterns that are ...

Treasury unveils Stage 3 tax cuts changes

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024
... of the original package towards those on the highest incomes was deemed challenging to justify in the current economic climate." "Given the disproportionate impact of the cost of living on low and middle-income taxpayers, the adjustment is seen as a ...

Australian Ethical super chief goes for growth in 2024

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024
... the increasing relevance of Australian Ethical's "distinctive value proposition" amid global concerns like climate change and human rights violations. "Australian Ethical has been a leading ethical investment manager for over 37 years, we've ...

Treasury releases climate disclosure draft legislation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2024
... Super funds with more than $5 billion in assets under management will have to report on the financial impacts of climate change from 1 July 2026, according to mandatory climate risk reporting legislation proposed by government. Treasury released the ...