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Pain of commodity price increases to last: World Bank

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2022
... production input. Further, energy prices are expected to rise by more than 50% this year and non-energy prices, including agriculture and metals, are projected to rise 20%. While both should moderate in the following years, they are expected to remain ...

Australian economy outperforms: Austrade

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2022
... said. "Australian trade is already oriented towards Asia's economies - especially in minerals, energy, services and agriculture. "Also, our diverse and highly productive economy is resilient against economic shocks, including the ongoing pandemic."

Contango signs distribution deal, flags rebrand

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2022
... a private credit investment manager and non-bank lender specialising in commercial real estate, build to rent and agriculture. It is founded by Andrew Torrington, formerly managing director and chief investment officer at non-bank lender Merricks Capital. ...

L1 Capital portfolio manager leaves to start family office

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 14 APR 2022
... leave the firm to start his own family office, focusing on a range of opportunities in TMET, gaming, infrastructure, agriculture and financials across both public and private markets. Commenting on his departure, Margolin said: "To say working at L1 ...

Warakirri acquires stone fruit orchards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2022
... strategies. In a recent interview with Financial Standard, Warakirri managing director Jim McKay said the current global agriculture climate is in favour of Australian-made offerings. Today, he says, Australia is the food bowl of Asia and Warakirri predicts ...

Big spend on cost of living, defence

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... some climate change measures, its Budget announcement on sovereign manufacturing included a new patent box for the agriculture and low-emissions technology sectors. This will see patents developed in Australia taxed at almost half the rate that applies ...

Nanuk AM lists active ETMF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2022
... diversification and risk management strategies. The fund invests in sub-sectors including clean energy, energy efficiency, agriculture, water, waste management, recycling, digital technologies, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable materials. "All ...

Global markets shaken by war

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2022
... issue in the global economy. "To put it briefly, this conflict could exacerbate supply issues in energy, metal and agriculture markets, driving prices higher across the world. That could force policymakers to raise interest rates even quicker still ...

Australian Ethical takes stake in boutique

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2021
... told a podcast. The investment focus is on renewable and clean energy, Indigenous and social justice, regenerative agriculture and food production, and carbon sequestration, he said. Sentient is led by chief executive Oliver Yates, who is the former ...

New LGBTIQ investment option

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 2 DEC 2021
... portfolios focussing on climate action, fresh water, global impact, ocean health, stakeholder capitalism, sustainable agriculture and wildlife conservation.