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Financial markets brace for gloomy first half

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2023
... over the next 12 months, debt defaults will increase, merger and acquisition activity will slow down, and shareholder returns will be subdued. The majority (60%) of analysts surveyed believe that their area of coverage is currently experiencing a slowdown ...

Inflation remains high priority in 2023: Treasurer

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2023
... areas like housing where we're partnering with key players to promote greater investment - in a way that delivers strong returns for investors and our community." He added another necessity is to take advantage of some of the big shifts underway. "The ...

IFM Investors buys biogas developer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2023
... ahead of the EU. The economics of it are real, and when you look at how the act comes into play, this has real impact on returns. "One of the things I like about the deal is that it's good ESG and it's profitable - it's not about investing ...

Prime Super's general manager of investments departs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
... close relationship with its investment advisor Patrizia, he said. Kang contacted Financial Standard to say that when she returns to work, it won't be in the same capacity. She'll seek out board positions, charity work, or possibly a consultancy ...

Aussie shares to continue outperformance: Oliver

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
... companies are not investing because shareholders want high dividends, and this could be causing poor profit growth & share returns... This is unlikely," he said. "The dividend payout ratio (i.e. dividends relative to earnings) is not out of line with ...

Aware Super deputy investment chief to lead global strategy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
... Investments team, as we continue to focus on key initiatives such as international expansion to deliver longer-term strong returns and competitive fees for members." "Damien's appointment is a testament to his technical expertise, commitment to our ...

Norwegian wealth fund reports -14.1% return

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
... performance of both its equities and fixed income investments, returning -15.3% and -12.1% respectively. Its total real estate returns were -14%. By sector, only energy saw a positive return, it said. Its investments here include Exxon Mobil, Chevron ...

Future Fund reports 3.7% loss for 2022

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
... leading to prolonged higher rates and the risk of a global recession, while seeking opportunities to generate long-term returns," he explained. Future Fund further reported a total of $243 billion in funds under management (FUM) and said the first half ...

Private debt a silver lining of market volatility: QIC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2023
Private debt investors can currently find more attractive medium-term returns with improved transaction structures, according to a QIC report. QIC's Multi-Sector Private Debt Market Opportunity report said there's opportunity for investors in private ...

Super funds must unlock diversification opportunities: HSBC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2023
... International investment Super funds are increasingly turning to offshore investment opportunities to generate attractive returns and diversify their assets. Evidently, APRA data shows that funds hold 45% of investments offshore, up from 30% a decade ...