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Impax launches global fund down under

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2023
... growth by investing in companies that demonstrate competitive advantages and clear alignment with a more sustainable global economy. Managed by Kristeen Morrison and David Winborne in the UK, the new fund is modelled on Impax's Global Opportunities strategy ...

ASFA names acting chief, chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
... industry is on the cusp of the largest generation in Australian history entering the retirement phase, a transitioning economy, increased scrutiny, changing member engagement, and increased complexity, the board "is particularly keen to have someone ...

Bullock keeps cash rate at 4.10%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
... decision to hold rates is the correct one as businesses and households breathe a collective sigh of relief in a slowing economy. Philip pointed to Australians spending more fuel, energy, and holiday travel as the drivers behind higher levels of inflation. ...

Global insurers eye private markets, clean energy: BlackRock

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
... increasingly central to global insurers' investment strategies, particularly with a focus on the transition to a low-carbon economy. The report revealed that clean energy infrastructure is considered the greatest transition investment opportunity by ...

ART outlines road to net zero 2050

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
... with key stakeholders and encouraging investee companies to achieve real-world emission reductions towards a low carbon economy." ART's net zero commitment covers Scope 3 category greenhouse gas emissions - the emissions from portfolio holdings. ...

Treasury outlines plans to boost employment

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023
... skills passport. The Working Future report's contents aim to ensure more Australians leverage "big shifts" underway in the economy over the coming decades. The government said the paper preempts future challenges that will impact Australia's workforce ...

Don't believe inflation hype, says Pendal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2023
... down that path. We're not even close to a rerun of the 70s." In the 1970s, US inflation came close to 15%, however the economy was also growing at 7.6%, its workforce was largely unionised, and two major oil shocks caused havoc. "The difference is that ...

No bubble risk in Sydney housing market: UBS

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2023
... territory." Typical signs of a bubble include a decoupling of prices from local incomes and rents, and imbalances in the real economy, such as excessive lending and construction activity. Under the same assessment, just two cities are in the bubble risk ...

Gender parity in funds management stalls

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2023
... average of $396 million in assets, while their male counterparts handle larger portfolios averaging $595 million. "When the economy is slowing, asset managers tend to merge and cut funds, focusing on core strategies, which means those run by female portfolio ...

Islamic Finance & Investments Association launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2023
... authorities and other stakeholders to enhance the contributions of Islamic banking, finance and investments, to the Australian economy," board director Qadan said.