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Salary inflation becoming S issue for ESG managers

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2023
With wage inflation expected to persist into 2023, managing wage increases, employee satisfaction and other measures to attract and retain talent are issues on the agenda for ESG engagement this year. According to the latest data available from the ...

Australia likely to avoid recession: Oliver

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2023
... Europe), but there are several reasons for optimism," Oliver said. "While 2023 is likely to remain volatile, easing inflation, central banks getting off the brakes (with the RBA at or close to the peak on rates), economic growth likely stronger than ...

73% of chief executives predict global economic decline: PwC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2023
... citing changes in regulation, 52% pointing to labour/skills shortages, and 49% highlighting technology disruptions. Inflation, macroeconomic volatility and geopolitical conflict topped chief executives' concerns. The survey said chief executives ...

Top 10 issues for super funds in 2023: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2023
... and decisions, including macro-economic forces directly impacting the industry. KPMG listed market volatility, higher inflation and interest rates as the top issue for super funds. Superannuation advisory partners Melinda Howes, Lisa Butler Beatty and ...

Australia's 1% just keep getting richer: Study

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2023
... billionaires around the globe are increasing by $3.6 billion a day, while 1.7 billion workers live in countries where inflation is now overtaking wages. "Globally, the richest 1% have made nearly twice as much money as the rest of the world put together ...

Demand for illiquid assets surge: Aeon Investments

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2023
... investments often offer strategies providing a floating rate coupon which has the potential to be a natural hedge against inflation," Aeon said. Family offices further highlighted private debt offers "new investment opportunities" and a "growing array ...

APAC outperforms despite global sustainable finance retreat

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2023
... social bonds leading the decliners, down 46% compared to full year 2021. At a global level, volatility from increased inflation and geopolitical tensions such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine impacted sustainable dealmaking. However, Refinitiv senior ...

US inflation hits one-year low

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2023
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the US dropped 0.1% in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inflation in the US has risen 6.5% over the past year, but the latest data also shows a cooling trend for the sixth consecutive month. US ...

APAC airports well positioned for recovery: Study

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2023
... revenue protection, which, combined with conservative debt-hedging policies, should offset near-term pressures from high inflation and rising interest rates. "Ports may be most affected by the deteriorating global economic conditions, although Fitch ...

Australian equities to outperform in 2023: VanEck

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2023
... natural resources in short supply globally and with borders reopened we expect the return of immigration to offset labour inflation," he explained. The analysis revealed the ASX 200 was down 1.08% over the year. The top-performing sector was energy up ...