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Central banks, including the Reserve Bank of Australia, have reinforced commitments to QE and ultra-low official rates for the foreseeable future. However, in 2021 theoretical discussions about inflation risk have turned into somewhat louder rumblings, leading investors at least to consider what central-bank policy tapering might herald.
Australia and New Zealand are not yet out of the pandemic woods, but the health and economic situation is looking good on a relative and, increasingly, an outright basis. We would do well to avoid too much back slapping, though – and not just as an ongoing social-distancing precaution. The tectonic pressure of economic inequality has only been intensified by COVID-19.
US private placement investors admit they have not historically been market leaders when it comes to environmental, social and governance integration. A changing world is shifting the landscape, although it may not lead to a significant influx of green-bond issuance.
US private placement investors admit they have not historically been market leaders when it comes to environmental, social and governance integration. A changing world is shifting the landscape, although it may not lead to a significant influx of green-bond issuance.
US private placement investors admit they have not historically been market leaders when it comes to environmental, social and governance integration. A changing world is shifting the landscape, although it may not lead to a significant influx of green-bond issuance.
US private placement investors admit they have not historically been market leaders when it comes to environmental, social and governance integration. A changing world is shifting the landscape, although it may not lead to a significant influx of green-bond issuance.
Central banks, including the Reserve Bank of Australia, have reinforced commitments to QE and ultra-low official rates for the foreseeable future. However, in 2021 theoretical discussions about inflation risk have turned into somewhat louder rumblings, leading investors at least to consider what central-bank policy tapering might herald.
Westpac Institutional Bank’s renewables team says the pace of project financing in their sector has never been greater. The bank is committed to deploying balance sheet and deals are closing thick and fast.
Westpac Institutional Bank’s renewables team says the pace of project financing in their sector has never been greater. The bank is committed to deploying balance sheet and deals are closing thick and fast.
The property market is an Australian obsession. As such, preferential pricing for green-mortgage borrowing might be enough to make emissions considerations a key part of the buying process.
There is some evidence to suggest that the type of borrower who is interested in exploring a green home-loan option may be a better credit risk than a generic mortgage holder.
The sustainable-finance market is primarily still a green-finance market – focused mainly on environmental projects and outcomes. Social finance is a relatively small segment but many market participants have hopes for growth.