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Real asset cycle likely to return: Dexus

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... expected to peak, further falls in bond yields should be positive for A-REIT pricing in 2024. "While a slowing in the economy is a consideration for occupier activity in the short term, a forecast fall in interest rates in FY25 is expected to be a major ...

Commerzbank acquires Aquila Capital

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024
... "Since 2006, the core focus of our business at Aquila Group has been to contribute to the decarbonisation of the global economy. The shift towards renewable energy and a 'green industrialisation' opens up investment opportunities that not only offer ...

Future Fund soars to $272.3bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024
... it's become clear that a recession is less and less likely, particularly in the US, which is the dominant market. [Its] economy remains strong and seems to be withstanding the interest rate increases," he said. Further, Arndt said this makes it less ...

Australian economic growth slows, IMF maintains positive outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024
... financial conditions, but the International Monetary Fund (IMF) maintains a robust outlook. In an annual review of Australia's economy, the IMF reported a decrease in economic growth from 3.7% year-over-year in 2022 to 2.1% in the second quarter of 2023 ...

Government proposes framework for clearing and settlement services regulation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2024
... through a ministerial declaration. The instrument is designed to consider the impact of these regulations on the Australian economy, the integrity and stability of the financial system, and the competitive landscape of CS services. It mandates that the ...

Treasury releases climate disclosure draft legislation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2024
... standards for climate-related financial disclosure by Australia, which will help facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy," Turner said. "ASFA has engaged constructively with consultations to date and continues to be interested to ensure the ...

BlackRock bags Global Infrastructure Partners for US$12.5bn

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2024
... "Infrastructure is one of the most exciting long-term investment opportunities, as a number of structural shifts re-shape the global economy," said BlackRock chair and chief executive Larry Fink. "We believe the expansion of both physical and digital ...

ASX selected to develop local carbon exchange

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 JAN 2024
... ASX managing director and chief executive Helen Lofthouse. "ASX is supportive of efforts to decarbonise the Australian economy and we are excited to be undertaking this work with the CER." Beginning this year, ASX and CER will "engage the industry to ...

Government reports improved fiscal outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... revenue," Gallagher said. Nevertheless, growth is forecast to moderate in the near-term as domestic activity wanes. The economy is expected to expand by only 1.75% in 2023-24, before regaining momentum in 2024-25 as improving real incomes growth support ...

Agricultural sector in for a mixed 2024: Outlook

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... first half of 2024, the outlook states. "Strong domestic population growth is providing some assistance to the Australian economy. This is being offset by a high-rate environment, cost pressures and low consumer confidence. These factors are weighing ...