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RBA governor cites climate, energy transition in inflation response

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2022
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe cited climate change and the transition to renewable energy as two of four longer-term changes to the global economy that are "likely to affect the dynamics of inflation, central bank policy and the way ...

Global X launches copper miners ETF

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2022
... commodities and will remain a vital input for a multitude of future-focused industries. "The global transition to renewable energy and EVs will require a lot of copper," he said. "Demand for copper has increased by 28% over the last decade, which has ...

New ETF to invest in green metal producers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022
... technologies. The ETF launch comes as significantly more green metals are required to produce, transmit and store renewable energy, Global X head of investment strategy Blair Hannon said. Metals to be invested in through GMTL include lithium, copper ...

CEFC, Grok Ventures back solar tech firm

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2022
... switch to copper has the potential to improve solar panel uptake by driving down costs," CEFC noted. "Demand for renewable energy generation continues to grow as the world strives to reach net zero by 2050," said CEFC chief executive Ian Learmonth. "Solar ...

Igneo adds Lal Lal Wind Farms to portfolio

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2022
... variety of investment grade counterparties, Igneo said. "Igneo is playing a key role in Australia's transition to renewable energy. The acquisition of a 60% interest in Lal Lal Wind Farms is another important step in that journey," Igneo head of asset ...

Canadian-based data platform wins ISPT mandate

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2022
... 500 Bourke Street set to become one of ISPT's most sustainable holdings. The base building will operate on 100% renewable energy and be carbon neutral from day one of construction, with these standards to continue indefinitely. The final product, scheduled ...

Will big super's unlisted investments amplify retirement savings?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2022
... linked to the future health of our economy." "By investing in things like nursing homes, allied health providers, renewable energy, airports, emerging manufacturers, ports and toll roads, these funds are growing nest eggs and generating economic growth ...

Palisade Real Assets acquires second waste business

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022
... "The Malaby team, led by Thomas Minter are industry pioneers, leading the way in providing local, distributed renewable energy, integrated development and driving practical innovation into the sector. "As part of the transaction, we are delighted that ...

Norwegian wealth fund records $250bn loss

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022
... Apple, while consumer discretionary returned -24.9%. Meanwhile, fixed income investments were -9.3% and unlisted renewable energy infrastructure returned -13.3%. "Technology companies produced the period's weakest return... The surge in demand during ...

BlackRock Real Assets buys battery grid business

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2022
... Electricity Market (NEM). The battery storage assets, which have the capacity to resolve the intermittency of renewable energy sources such as wind or solar power, also enhance the reliability of the grid by providing voltage management, system strength ...