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73% of chief executives predict global economic decline: PwC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2023
... The survey said chief executives are revising business models due to geopolitical conflicts, with 46% adjusting supply chains, 46% re-evaluating market presence or expanding into new markets, and 41% diversifying their product/service offering in response ...

Super assets decline despite contributions surge

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2022
... central banks globally, continuing uncertainty largely related to the conflict in Ukraine, pressures from disrupted supply chains and weaker outlook for global growth," APRA said. "The five-year average annualised ROR was 4.8%, down from 7.8% in September ...

Cultiv8, Fidante launch agriculture, food tech fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2022
... management teams that are developing solutions to increase farm productivity, profitability, and connectivity, modernise supply chains and create novel, high-value products that solve real challenges or capitalise on opportunities," he explained. "We ...

Chief executives anticipate recession: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 10 OCT 2022
... of geopolitical risk, chief executives specified that uncertainties will continue to impact their strategies and supply chains over the next three years. In fact, 81% of chief executives have adjusted or plan to adjust their risk management procedures ...

Mining vital to low carbon solutions: Fidelity

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2022
... renewable energy technology and infrastructure, as well as the electrification of energy systems, involve complex supply chains and inputs, such as metals and minerals, that come with their own ESG footprint," Fidelity explained. "The use of fossil fuels ...

Berkshire posts $53bn investment loss

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022
... government and private sector actions to control the spread and mitigate the virus' effects, disruptions of supply chains and higher costs have persisted it said. Further, Berkshire Hathaway said: "the development of geopolitical conflicts in 2022 ...

US Senate passes $1tn Inflation Reduction Act

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022
... for over a year because they recognised these investments are critical to building innovative industries, domestic supply chains and advanced manufacturing capabilities. He also praised the bill for helping lower energy costs, reducing climate related ...

Wealth industry on the cusp of evolution: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2022
... war in Ukraine raises the prospect of a new era of geopolitical escalation and globalisation, not only in terms of supply chains but also asset allocation." At the same time, client demand continues to evolve rapidly towards new products and features ...

OECD projects sharp growth deceleration

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUN 2022
... same period. "Wage and price pressures will rise given the already tight labour market and the strains on global supply chains, before moderating in 2023," the report said. This same OECD December report predicted that global inflation would peak in ...

Reserve Bank shocks with hawkish 50bp increase

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2022
... other advanced economies, it is higher than earlier expected. Global factors, including Covid-related disruptions to supply chains and the war in Ukraine, account for much of this increase in inflation." "But domestic factors are playing a role too ...