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Insights | 09.03.2023
ESG Criticism: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing is growing at an unprecedented rate, with current demand for ESG products far exceeding supply. PwC expects ESG assets under management in the US alone to more than double, from $4.5 trillion in 2021 to $10.5 trillion in 2026, with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) channeling $390 billion into the fight against climate change.
Insights | 09.03.2023
Making A Play In Video Games Can Bring In A High Score
The video games industry has had an incredible run, benefitting greatly from the pandemic, with the Global gaming market worth at least $180b!
Insights | 09.03.2023
Dividend Compounding Can Protect Against Inflation
Investment markets have become very short-term. While there was much angst around the January US CPI inflation number which came in more or less a consensus at 6.4%, there was less reference to the fact it was still a high inflation rate and that investors’ assets are under pressure in terms of maintaining purchasing power.
Insights | 13.02.2023
This Year Unlikely To Be Just A Simple Reverse Of 2022
Notwithstanding the Russia/Ukraine conflict, last year was one that saw the persistence of high inflation dominate almost all other stories, resulting in a very aggressive monetary policy response by global Central Banks.
Insights | 13.02.2023
The Future Is Bright, The Future Is PRSA
Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSAs), traditionally viewed as restrictive, are now at the forefront of retirement planning in Ireland thanks to the Finance Act 2022. The Act was enacted on 15th December 2022, effective 1st January 2023, removed the Benefit in Kind (BIK) charge on employer contributions to a PRSA.
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.