Evolution of the Australian dollar bond market
The AUD bond market is not just one market. It’s, at last count – at least six markets with their own features, documentation and target investors.
Local government – an untapped infrastructure financing market
Given the success of PPPs and privatisations at the Federal and State Government levels, why are local governments not in the spotlight?
Spotlight on Northern Australia infrastructure
The Federal Government is committed to accelerating economic infrastructure investment in Northern Australia. Up to $5bn in concessional loans to accelerate that investment – are available.
Assets: the currency of the future
Governments are increasingly moving away from asset ownership. Fully funded capital intensive projects are proving to be an inefficient use of scarce financial budgetary resources.