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Ireland to create new sovereign wealth fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023
... public capital investment as we have seen in the past, we must also consider the known challenges facing our society and economy. The impact from rising global temperatures as a result of climate change will affect all parts of our society," McGrath ...

Multi-asset funds see $1bn exodus

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023
... have lots of borrowing so higher rates are hitting cash flows in the sector as well as asset valuations, while a slowing economy is bad for tenant demand," she said. Overall, managed equity funds saw inflows of $705 million in the September quarter. ...

How will the Israel-Hamas conflict impact Australia?

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2023
... "It increases the risk that we may see a few rate rises in central banks around the world if it gets embedded into the economy." However, Dhar isn't convinced on that point. "There are two ways to look at higher oil prices and the impact on the economy," ...

Australia vulnerable to further shocks: RBA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 9 OCT 2023
... buffers to support their operations or service debts. Going forward, a decline in demand associated with a slowdown in the economy will remain a key risk for business profitability and debt servicing. Businesses that are exposed to discretionary consumer ...

Peter Costello steps down from Future Fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 OCT 2023
... be part of the inaugural FSC Trans-Tasman Strategic Leaders Summit, where I will talk about developments in the global economy and explore what it means for Australia and New Zealand investors," Costello said. "We're living through seismic shifts in ...

Global economy 'remarkably resilient', faces growth challenges: IMF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
The global economy has shown "remarkable resilience" stemming from a strong demand for services and "tangible progress" in combatting inflation, International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva said. In a speech in Abidjan, Ivory ...

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 ...