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APAC airports well positioned for recovery: Study

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2023
Despite the weakening macroeconomic environment, global infrastructure assets, in particular airport assets in the Asia Pacific region, are continuing to rebound strongly following the pandemic. According a Fitch Ratings' report, the infrastructure ...

PGIM Real Estate adds to APAC team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2023
... previously worked on Aviva Investors' Real Estate Multi-Manager team. "In the rising interest rates and inflationary environment globally, we continue to see strong demand from global investors for Asia Pacific real estate solutions as they seek better ...

Aware Super, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America back Xpansiv

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2023
Commodities platform Xpansiv has secured new strategic investors in Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, while Aware Super has deepened its investment. Xpansiv also announced the closing of a $125 million capital raise designed to fuel continued growth ...

Morningstar to introduce new rating system

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2023
... Ratings applied prior to May 3 will remain separate and be available as historical data points, Morningstar said. "In an environment where managed investment products are growing fast at 11% per year globally, the scaled ratings system will allow us ...

Business leaders optimistic in face of inflation

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2023
... executive for Australia and New Zealand Robert Bedwell said: "As we continue to withstand a complex and evolving economic environment, Australian midsize business leaders are proving once again that they have the agility to keep pushing forward and combat ...

ASIC takes action against more greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2023
ASIC has continued its crackdown on greenwashing, having recently fined two more entities over alleged false or misleading statements. Earlier this month, ASIC announced it fined superannuation trustee Diversa Trustees $13,320. Diversa is the issuer ...

2023 will be better for bonds: Experts

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2023
... level provided a substantial cushion to returns going forward. "Although the risk of wider spreads in this uncertain environment is a concern, adding exposure to high yield at much higher yield levels means that carry will likely play a much greater ...

Don't call it a comeback: APRA on IDII

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2023
... consumer outcomes. "This will be further exacerbated by the lower household income and spending in a high inflation environment," it said. Meanwhile, the reserves that were set aside in anticipation of a spike in claims owing to COVID-19 are now being ...

HESTA adds US$200m to Stafford Capital private equity fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 JAN 2023
... investment from the HESTA Sustainable Growth option, which invests in companies selected and managed based on specific environment, social, and governance standards. As of 30 June 2022, the HESTA Sustainable Growth option has averaged an annual return ...

Centuria buys $70m tomato farm

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2022
... integrated sustainable farming technology, resulting in more predictable volumes of produce in a protected farming environment. Huljich added Centuria continues to partner with experienced operators with a strong track record in agricultural innovation. ...