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Record year primes 2024 funding market
A rapid escalation in volumes and additional liquidity in the A$ financial institution (FI) bond market for 2023 have come at just the right time, creating opportunities for the funding task in 2024.
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Tapping alternate debt markets to power Australia’s transition
Australia needs a vast amount of capital to build out the utility-scale wind and solar projects to power a net-zero future by 2050. NAB’s Executive, Specialised Finance, Andrew Smith and Executive, Capital Markets, Sarah Samson explore potential debt funding options in market.
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Sustainable Finance Newsletter: April 2023
A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
Sustainable Finance market overview: October 2022
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
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Sustainable Finance update: October 2022
A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
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Sustainable Finance recent deals: October 2022
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
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Sustainable Finance investor and market news: October 2022
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
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Sustainable Finance Update: June 2022
A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
Sustainable Finance Update: June 2022
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
Sustainable Finance Update: June 2022
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
Sustainable Finance Update: June 2022
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
Sustainable Finance Update: February 2022
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
Sustainable Finance Update: February 2022
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
Sustainable Finance Update: February 2022
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
Sustainable Finance Update: February 2022
A look at what's been happening in the sustainable finance market in Australia and abroad.
Sustainable Finance Update: August 2021
A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market – in Australia and abroad.
Sustainable finance update: May 2021
A look at what’s been happening in the sustainable finance market - in Australia and abroad.
The post vaccine economic and market outlook
NAB recently hosted our inaugural Capital Markets 2021 Virtual Conference for issuers and investors.
Inflation: An inevitable outcome or not?
NAB recently hosted the inaugural Capital Markets 2021 Virtual Conference for issuers and investors.
What to expect from public capital markets in 2021
The Australian corporate bond market faces a range of opportunities and challenges over the coming year, a recent NAB Capital Markets Forum heard.
Investors rush to COVID-19 social bond market
New COVID-19 social bonds have been met with overwhelming support from investors, leading to rapid growth in the sustainable debt market and a welcome outperformance, experts told a NAB Roundtable.
Australian credit markets send a positive signal
The longest period of bond market disruption since the GFC appears to be ending.
Corporate borrowers cautious as markets see-saw
With public debt markets in flux due to the spread of COVID-19, patience is the watchword for Australian borrowers in private capital markets.
Emerging lenders on the path to debt capital markets
In October 2019, National Australia Bank hosted a Round Table with emerging lenders to share their experiences on the journey to bank securitisation funding and beyond.
Maintaining balance & building a brighter future: Debt Capital Markets
Panelists at NAB's annual DCM conference discussed the ideal confluence of demand and supply in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, which is home to some of the worlds fastest growing economies.
Infrastructure financing – in for the long haul
Investing in infrastructure is a long-term trend that will continue to endure global economic challenges, generating healthy returns and diversification opportunities as investors enhance focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
Asia’s growth unlocks value of new markets
The rising global stature of Asian investors and their search for fresh avenues to deploy their expanding wealth is aiding the growth of new markets.
Infrastructure investments in Australia: Gearing up for the new normal
Australia offers Asian investors portfolio diversification in a stable economic and political environment.
Growing Australia’s fledgling fintech ecosystem
Alternatives are emerging to give Australia’s fledgling fintech firms easier access to funding.
Setting a road map for sustainable finance
Globally, the finance sector is directing ever-greater amounts of capital to address social and environmental challenges. Australia has more work to do on this front.
Depth and dynamism in the Asia-Pacific Debt Capital Markets
Participants at the 2018 Asian Debt Capital Market conference discuss some of the key megatrends bringing depth and dynamism to Debt Capital Markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
Debt market outlook suggests old school may finally be back in vogue
NAB’s general manager, capital markets and advisory, Jacqui Fox, and head of debt syndicate, Mark Abrahams, highlight the key themes for Australian credit in 2018 and why they point to a positive fundamental story despite the resurgence in equity market volatility early this year.