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Inflation drops to 5.6%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023
... Treasurer Jim Chalmer welcomed the news but added that inflation is still too high. "Inflation is certainly moderating in our economy and that's very welcome news," he said. "But we understand that a lot of Australians are still under the pump. Inflation ...

NGS, Minderoo back Adamantem fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023
... million. The fund targets businesses valued between $50 million and $100 million that help the transition to a net zero economy, underscored by private equity and responsible investing strategies. PAC Trading, a provider of sustainable packaging solutions ...

ISA welcomes back former chair

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023
... since December 2018 and will leave after a decade-long tenure with the ISA board. He departs to lead the new Net Zero Economy Agency and will be replaced by Collins at the start of next month. ISA said Collins is a strong advocate for industry funds ...

IFM Investors names chair

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023
... follows the resignation of Greg Combet, who is leaving IFM following his appointment as full-time chair of the Net Zero Economy Agency. "I'm honoured to be appointed chair at such an important time for IFM as we continue to grow our global presence ...

Cbus names chief investment officer

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023
... trust." Meanwhile, Chatfield said: "Cbus is an innovative, global, long-term investor with a focus on investing in the real economy and I look forward to leading our world-class investment team." "I'll be leading a team attracted to working in a Fund ...

US recession possible, but recovery would be strong: Capital Group

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023
Despite an eventful first half of the year, the US economy has been surprisingly resilient, according to Capital Group economist Robert Lind. Addressing the audience at Capital Group's global mid-year investor outlook presentation, Lind said this is ...

CEFC backs agriculture investment platform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023
... there is enormous untapped potential for new investment in a sustainable future for agriculture as part of a net zero economy. "By facilitating the flow of much-needed capital into the sector, our work with CDPQ supports the decarbonisation efforts of ...

ASIC flags AI regulation remit

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2023
... how the risks and opportunities that come from AI will impact the markets, small businesses, consumers, and the wider economy. "We will look at other developments in this space as well, such as crypto tech - digitisation of assets, carbon markets, FX ...

Federal Reserve holds rates steady

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023
... only just starting to unfold. Pausing in June allows them to see more economic data, helping them evaluate how much the economy is slowing and gives them a greater chance at achieving a soft landing."

Greg Combet steps down as IFM Investors, ISA chair

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2023
... regional bodies, unions, industry, investors, First Nations groups to facilitate the national shift to a clean energy economy. To expedite the Authority's responsibilities, the Net Zero Agency will commence operations from July. Significant growth ...