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High rates impacting REITs: Quay

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
Expectations of a global recession caused by an unprecedented interest rate increase has seen sentiment towards listed global real estate soar, according to Quay Global Investors (Quay) principal and portfolio manager Justin Blaess. While the listed ...

Commercial property deals stuck at 2011 levels

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2023
... is becoming more entrenched. Overall volumes haven't seen declines of this magnitude since the slump induced by the Global Financial Crisis. Still, in times like these opportunities are out there, but only at the right price and that's the biggest ...

Insurance firms defy inflationary shocks

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023
... is such a high demand for life insurance businesses is because they are not affected by stock markets downturns or other global catastrophes such as wars. "Risk businesses generally move up with CPI, which is about 5% per annum at the moment," he said. ...

Further tightening of monetary policy may be required: RBA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023
... how the economy and inflation evolve." At the August meeting, the RBA said it will have additional data on inflation, the global economy, the labour market, and household spending, as well as an updated set of staff forecasts and a revised assessment ...

AustralianSuper posts solid return for FY23

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2023
... financial year, the balanced investment option delivered a return of -2.73%. Delaney attributed the result to challenging global investment conditions, heightened geopolitical tensions, and rising inflationary pressures. Delaney cautioned ongoing economic ...

Federal Reserve holds rates steady

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023
... the time being, some officials have indicated that further hikes may be on the horizon. Principal Asset Management chief global strategist Seema Shah said: "Fed chair Jerome Powell emphasised that, while the committee thinks it will be appropriate to ...

Fitch gives Labor budget AAA rating

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023
... consecutive years of economic growth before the Covid-19 pandemic and continues to support resilient growth outcomes amid global shocks," it said. "The recent outperformance of public finances relative to our expectations further supports the stable ...

Lazard to reduce workforce by 10%

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 1 MAY 2023
Lazard is slashing its global workforce by 10% this year to save on costs amid a lack of deal activity. In a quarterly update, Lazard said it has already commenced the initiative, with US$21 million spent on the plan in Q1. It said it anticipates the ...

Infrastructure an asset class for all seasons: IFM

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2023
... corporate strategy that is usually much higher than in listed markets," it said. Commenting on the report, IFM Investors global head of infrastructure Kyle Mangini said while the global economic environment is a difficult one for investors, infrastructure ...

Purpose of pause to gather more data: RBA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2023
... readings on the labour market, household spending and business conditions, and further information on developments in the global economy and financial markets," the minutes said. The RBA board recognised the strength of both sets of arguments, but on ...