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Investing for impact. How ESG is developing the private equity markets. An assessment of the opportunities and challenges.

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Investing for impact. How ESG is developing the private equity markets. An assessment of the opportunities and challenges.

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Provide a briefing paper to the board at CP Ventures that outlines the opportunities and challenges of establishing a technology fund with the primary focus of incorporating and measuring ESG impacts alongside financial returns. Further, outline recommendations to management on the specific features that should be adopted by CP Ventures in creating this fund and finally, any matters that may arise as part of implementation and administration.

Shaun Sang

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The benefits of active portfolio management and importance of using hedging strategies/ derivatives during periods of high market volatility and economic stagnation. 

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The benefits of active portfolio management and importance of using hedging strategies/ derivatives during periods of high market volatility and economic stagnation. 

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Does household debt pose a risk to the Australian economy in the current rising interest rate environment

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Does household debt pose a risk to the Australian economy in the current rising interest rate environment

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Write a report to the Governor of the Reserve Bank on whether household debt poses a risk to the Australian economy, and what losses might the Australian banking system suffer from these exposures through the current cycle of tightening monetary policy as a result of higher inflation.

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Effect of rising rates on equity valuations 

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Effect of rising rates on equity valuations 

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As interest rates shifts higher from a low base, the effect of higher discount rates is increasing a more pronounced headwind on equity valuations. Outline the impact of higher rates on listed-equity valuations.

Provide recommendations on how investors can mitigate downside risk within their equity portfolios in a rising rate environment.

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A board paper has been requested to undertake a review of the current property portfolio asset allocation efficiency, and advise if the current allocation is still appropriate for the REIT moving forward.  Currently, the REIT only holds core assets of Office, Retail and Industrial.

The paper is to have regard to the rapid changes in how real estate is now being viewed by investors and also by those who utilise them. Is it still the right strategic investment decision to focus on these core asset types or should further diversification into non-core assets be a part of the future investment strategy.

Mark Stuart

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Provide a briefing paper for the board at Montgomery investments on the merits of incorporating a practical understanding of biases and heuristics into an investment decision making process. As part of this, outline EMH, anomalies to EMH, and why behavioural finance could undermine the EMH underlying assumption of a rational investor. Provide examples for relevant biases and heuristics and suggest practical approaches that an investment manager can use to incorporate these into a decision making process.

Anthony White

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The implications of high inflation on the commercial property industry with regard to a particular diversified property fund. Provide recommendations on specific strategies to be implemented to navigate an inflationary environment. 

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The implications of high inflation on the commercial property industry with regard to a particular diversified property fund. Provide recommendations on specific strategies to be implemented to navigate an inflationary environment. 

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Carbon Credits - Should investment be allocated to ACCUS or unregulated (voluntary credits) price differences etc 

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Carbon Credits - Should investment be allocated to ACCUS or unregulated (voluntary credits) price differences etc 

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The Barriers in Adopting Nuclear Energy into the Australian Green Taxonomy 

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The Barriers in Adopting Nuclear Energy into the Australian Green Taxonomy 

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Prepare a briefing paper for the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute outlining the potential of nuclear power to meet Australia’s net-zero targets. The report will assess the key barriers to adopting nuclear into the Australian green taxonomy and provide recommendations to address these challenges.

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What risks are facing the Australian banking sector due to significant exposure to residential mortgages in the current rising interest environment.

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What risks are facing the Australian banking sector due to significant exposure to residential mortgages in the current rising interest environment.

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Prepare a report to the head of APRA on the risks facing the banking sector from exposure to residential mortgages given the rising interest environment, and suggest any additional measures APRA could put in place to mitigate these risks now and in the future.

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Definition of a 'Wholesale' investor: suggested changes to minimise harm to investors

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Definition of a 'Wholesale' investor: suggested changes to minimise harm to investors

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Comparison of listed, unlisted and hybrid property funds: risk, returns and liquidity 

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Comparison of listed, unlisted and hybrid property funds: risk, returns and liquidity 

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Impacts on retail clients of product governance legislation: MiFIDII and DDO comparison 

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Impacts on retail clients of product governance legislation: MiFIDII and DDO comparison 

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What are the negative impacts of renewables energy transition: on communities and what social transition programs are required in the short and long run? For example, what are the impacts on coal mining or similar industries in social welfare, access to employment, access to social transition, and support on families and communities as well as access to capital for environmental renewal programs? 

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What are the negative impacts of renewables energy transition: on communities and what social transition programs are required in the short and long run? For example, what are the impacts on coal mining or similar industries in social welfare, access to employment, access to social transition, and support on families and communities as well as access to capital for environmental renewal programs? 

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The difficulty facing Not for Profit firms, who conservatively hold large amounts of Cash, but don't receive any real return. Exploring other options, riskier Fixed Income products or Alternatives.

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The difficulty facing Not for Profit firms, who conservatively hold large amounts of Cash, but don't receive any real return. Exploring other options, riskier Fixed Income products or Alternatives.

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Privatization of state-owned enterprises in the developing world. 

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Privatization of state-owned enterprises in the developing world. 

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Prepare a briefing paper considering the current contribution of SOEs, the limitations and economic benefits that would accrue to the State of a developing economy and the general populace through privatization. Ashley Kepa

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How Australian Middle Market firms make Capital Budgeting Decisions: theory vs practice

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How Australian Middle Market firms make Capital Budgeting Decisions: theory vs practice

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Does ESG investing deliver better financial returns and/or other benefits?

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Does ESG investing deliver better financial returns and/or other benefits?

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Assessment of Private Equity as an Alternative investment for a diversified fund 

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Assessment of Private Equity as an Alternative investment for a diversified fund 

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Review private equity as an asset class (pro and cons) and why it should be included as an asset class for a well diversified fund

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The impact of exclusion of female unpaid labour on GDP

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The impact of exclusion of female unpaid labour on GDP

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Greater access to affordable housing for low income earners and young Australian's

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Greater access to affordable housing for low income earners and young Australian's

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Emerging hydroponic and Aeroponic farming techniques to reshape agricultural production

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Emerging hydroponic and Aeroponic farming techniques to reshape agricultural production

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The task will be to asses the viability of these modern farming techniques on behalf of a PE fund to form a new business. Paper will asses the costs, benefits and drawbacks of such a business

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The risks and benefits of investing in emerging market equites 

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The risks and benefits of investing in emerging market equites 

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[Luke Kliendienst]
Prepare a briefing paper to the board of LK Asset Management outlining the key risks and benefits of investing in emerging market equities. Provide a recommendation on whether the firm should expand their market offering and launch an emerging markets equity fund.

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Impact of rising interest rates in bank profitability 

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Impact of rising interest rates in bank profitability 

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Impact of access to financing, factors that affect lending and borrowing decisions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

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Impact of access to financing, factors that affect lending and borrowing decisions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

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Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Initiatives at a Coal Mining Complex 

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Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Initiatives at a Coal Mining Complex 

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[Sandy Tickell]
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The impact on value of financial flexibility to non-financial companies.

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The impact on value of financial flexibility to non-financial companies.

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Policies to address obstacles to small business financing

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Policies to address obstacles to small business financing

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[Suggested by R.FITZPATRICK]: Prepare a briefing for [a small business association] summarising options and policies to address perceived obstacles to small business financing, including new measures introduced during the pandemic. Provide recommendations on whether obstacles in fact remain/exist and what options/policies could be advocated for as we exit the pandemic.

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Electric vehicle - barriers, adoption and misconception. 

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Electric vehicle - barriers, adoption and misconception. 

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The role of alternative investments in modern portfolios.

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The role of alternative investments in modern portfolios.

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Thomas Ryan suggested topic.
Specifically targeting the 60/40 portfolio, role alternatives have as a diversifier and a global yield play as bonds continue to sacrifice yield in an opportunistic global market.

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Impact of negative interest rates on banks

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Impact of negative interest rates on banks

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Barriers to widespread electric vehicle adoption

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Barriers to widespread electric vehicle adoption

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Policies to support large-scal renewable energy

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Policies to support large-scal renewable energy

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The value of financial flexibility to non-financial companies

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The value of financial flexibility to non-financial companies

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Please add your research topic ideas here in the relevant stream. Follow the steps below to contribute to our discussion.  The topics included here will be discussed in our live session. This Padlet will remain open and available as a resource and artefact of our workshop.

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Cryptocurrency as a new asset class in portfolio management.

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Cryptocurrency as a new asset class in portfolio management.

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[Matthew Macreadie]
Prepare a briefing paper to the Board of MM Asset Management outlining the benefits and risks of cryptocurrency as an asset class in portfolio management. Provide recommendations on how cryptocurrency can used across various portfolio strategies and how implementation challenges could be addressed.

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Review the other posts and provide comments and/or invite others to join you in a study group