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ECB cuts rates for second time

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... pressures on the other hand are moderating, while profits are partially buffering the impact of higher wages on inflation. "Financing conditions remain restrictive, and economic activity is still subdued, reflecting weak private consumption and investment," ...

MA Financial eyes growth with Warburg Pincus, Flexicommercial

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024
... programs globally has sparked interest in introducing "these opportunities to our local market." "We have identified asset financing as an attractive lending space for some time. The rise of the broker channel is creating more options for borrowers and ...

Channel Capital launches European Private Credit Fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2024
... portfolio diversification. "The European private credit market is rapidly growing, driven by the demand for alternative financing sources, creating a dynamic environment for investors," he said. He added that the West Street European Private Credit Fund ...

Principal AM hires from BlackRock

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2024
... private infrastructure debt capability aimed at providing safety, stability, and enhanced returns amidst a constrained financing market. "Another key area of focus for Stuart will be meeting the growing demand for investment opportunities in data centres ...

Local private debt funds' growth potential 'remains strong': Preqin

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
... in APAC, accounting for 79% of total credit, but their "conservative lending standards often fail to meet the diverse financing needs of many businesses." Preqin said this creates an opportunity for private debt managers to step in. Despite the opportunity ...

Beaconsfield takes control of New Quantum

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2024
... between Beaconsfield and Keystone Asset Management, the trustee of an unsecured lender to New Quantum Holdings, on the financing of the company and other key issues. "This misalignment threatened the viability of the group." Last month, ASIC obtained ...

Global Credit Investments appoints new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2024
... stricter lending conditions have intensified pressure on borrowers, underscoring the need for alternative and innovative financing solutions. GCI's dedication to providing flexible funding for borrowers while delivering strong returns for investors is ...

Robeco launches two new strategies

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2024
... said. "With Robeco's forward looking frameworks, we can identify companies leading the transition and support them with financing. In this way, we foster positive change and ensure that high-emitting companies are a part of the solution. Over time this ...

Government lifts funding to preserve banking in the Pacific

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2024
... million to the Asian Development Bank to improve regional compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements, and $1.7 million for the Attorney-General's department to bolster criminal justice and law enforcement capacity ...

Adviser exam yields 70% pass rate

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUL 2024
... requirements, including obligations under Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006, the Privacy Act 1988, and the Tax Agent Services Act 2009. Candidates must also study financial advice construction ...