Australia

Sovereign wealth funds

Australia’s sovereign wealth fund sought to soften mandate, documents show

Australia’s sovereign wealth fund asked the government to alter the language in a proposed new investment mandate, documents released under a Freedom of Information request showed.
DBS keeps 'buy' and $3.85 target price on CapitaLand Investment following A$200 million Wingate deal - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Broker's Calls

DBS keeps 'buy' and $3.85 target price on CapitaLand Investment following A$200 million Wingate deal

CLI paid a similar multiple for Wingate as another recent deal
CapitaLand Investment to step up Australia presence with A$200 million acquisition - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Property

CapitaLand Investment to step up Australia presence with A$200 million acquisition

The deal will help increase CLI's FUM to $115 billion.

Energy

Australia picks BP, Neoen projects in biggest renewables tender

Australia selected 19 projects in its biggest renewable energy tender yet, as part of plans to stimulate a world-leading transition away from an ageing fleet of coal-fired plants.

Environmental, Social and Governance

Australia approves US$50 mil investment into Singapore’s Fast-P blended finance initiative

At COP29, the Singapore government pledged up to US$500 million as concessional capital, to match dollar-for-dollar concessional capital from other partners.
SingPost to recognise gains of $312.1 million from proposed sale of Freight Management Holdings - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Company in the news

SingPost to recognise gains of $312.1 million from proposed sale of Freight Management Holdings

SingPost plans to pay down Australia dollar debt and may also pay a special dividend.

Tech

Australia’s social media ban for under 16s to become law

Tech companies themselves will be responsible for enforcing the ban, with the threat of fines of up to A$50 million ($43.6 million) if they fail to take action.

Company in the news

CapitaLand Investment sets $1 bil profit target, plans new REITs

On CLI's Investor Day, management announced a $1 bil earnings target, coupled with new focuses outside of China, including Australia.

Banking & finance

UBS looks to rich women after long Australian wealth hiatus

Among the fastest newcomers to the high-net-worth category are women and not-for-profits. Both have gone from “niche a couple of years ago and now are a huge opportunity”.
Following CLI's investor day, Aussie press carries story on CLI acquiring Wingate - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Company in the news

Following CLI's investor day, Aussie press carries story on CLI acquiring Wingate

Aussie press carries story on CLI planning to acquire Wingate after the latter was mention on CLI's Investor Day.
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