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Insights | 13.02.2023
The Power Of Dividends Against Inflation
A new normal awaits us as we head into 2023. Inflation is expected to be higher than it had been in the decade before COVID-19, as major pandemic-related changes have been established. As a result, the era of “free money” is over and international tensions are at an all-time high. In light of this, it is critical to be flexible and proactive in making investment decisions.
Insights | 13.02.2023
The Power of Dividends Against Inflation
A new normal awaits us as we head into 2023. Inflation is expected to be higher than it had been in the decade before COVID-19, as major pandemic-related changes have been established. As a result, the era of “free money” is over and international tensions are at an all-time high. In light of this, it is critical to be flexible and proactive in making investment decisions.
Insights | 23.01.2023
2023 Market Outlook
2022 was one of the occasional years where financial market news becomes front page news, with rising interest rates, rampant inflation, the strength of the US$, collapsing crypto-currencies and the sell-off in the technology sector all reaching the wider consciousness.
Insights | 23.01.2023
€54.3m of Capital Returned To Investors in 2022
Despite the inflationary pressures of 2022, it was a successful year for the Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland Corporate Finance team deploying over €45m in new capital across a range of projects in the renewable energy, social housing and technology sectors while also delivering successful exits with a return of capital to investors totalling €54.3m.
Insights | 23.01.2023
What the 20-Year Green Bond Means for Ireland
In January the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) raised €3.5 billion through the syndicated sale of a new 20-year Irish Sovereign Green Bond (ISGB) maturing in October 2043. Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland was delighted to be joint lead manager along with BNP Paribas, BofA Securities, Danske Bank, Deutsche Bank and Nomura.
Insights | 08.12.2022
Paschal Donohoe on What’s Next for Ireland
It says something about Paschal Donohoe that he’s likely to be reelected as President of the Eurogroup because times are dangerous and uncertain. This was part of his pitch. He’s viewed by his fellow finance ministers as a safe pair of hands. He stands unopposed for the position and is likely to be ratified this coming Monday. It will be his second term.
Insights | 08.12.2022
Is Luxury Still Worth it?
Whilst downgrades to economic forecasts abound, with the IMF being amongst the latest to cut their forecast for global growth next year to 2.7% from the 2.9% seen in July and the 3.8% expected back in January, one area of the global economy is proving remarkably resilient to date, namely luxury goods.
Insights | 08.12.2022
Year in Review 2022
James Buckley reviews the year per quarter.
Insights | 03.11.2022
Meeting Ireland’s Climate Targets
Carolina Angarita looks at Ireland’s Climate Action Plan and how each sector has been given targets to help reduce carbon emissions by 2030.
Insights | 03.11.2022
Issues facing the global economy
Just when we thought the Global Economy was recovering from the pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and increase in interest rates threatens a recession.