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Duncan Hughes

Duncan Hughes is a Walkley Award winning finance journalist with more than 40 years’ experience working for publications in Australia, the US, the UK and Asia.

Duncan Hughes is a Walkley Award winning finance journalist with more than 40 years’ experience working for publications in Australia, the US, the UK and Asia.

Duncan Hughes results

Green bonds enjoying fresh shoots despite US pushback on ESG

The issuance of this debt is expected to reach a record $AU900 billion this year, driven by strong growth in Europe and growing interest in Asia.

Duncan Hughes | 30th May 2025 | More
Australian mining, energy stocks hearing the siren call of Canada

A growing number of companies are seeking a dual listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange as this North American market shrugs off the trade war. A bonus is the proximity to the US capital markets.

Duncan Hughes | 24th May 2025 | More
Proposed tax changes to ‘hit’ the well-heeled and the low paid

Moves to reduce the tax on earnings of super balances exceeding $3 million and cut the lowest personal tax rate to 14 per cent could have far-reaching consequences for both ends of the income spectrum.

Duncan Hughes | 15th May 2025 | More
Private credit funds experiencing explosive growth: Zenith

An ASIC report notes the boom in demand for this asset, saying it heightens the need for “better-quality data” about the size of this sector where estimates range between $1.8 billion and $188 billion.

Duncan Hughes | 2nd May 2025 | More
Market shake-out creates ‘historic’ opportunities for investors

Despite authorities taking their foot off the environmental, social and governance pedal and recent volatility in equities and bonds, the benefits of Artificial Intelligence and improved investor transparency are just beginning.

Duncan Hughes | 24th Apr 2025 | More
  • Family offices playing key role in explosive growth of evergreen funds

    With performance and diversification driving demand, these funds are expected to experience four-fold global growth over the next decade to nearly $AU65 trillion.

    Duncan Hughes | 15th Apr 2025 | More
    Turbulent markets will suit commercial real estate: Analysts

    Listed property, which found investor favour in 2024, is better positioned to weather market volatility with institutions eyeing improving valuations and development opportunities. For overseas players, a weaker Australian dollar is a bonus.

    Duncan Hughes | 28th Mar 2025 | More
    Retail superannuation funds are back in town

    In the wake of the Hayne Royal Commission, industry funds reigned supreme. It has taken more than five years, but the for-profit funds are finally back in the game as the not for profits increasingly struggle to service members nearing or in retirement.

    Duncan Hughes | 21st Mar 2025 | More
    Family offices warn of threat to critical investment decisions

    Despite being a growing reservoir of funds under management, this critically important pool of capital is confronting mounting problems collating and disseminating key data in a timely manner.

    Duncan Hughes | 7th Mar 2025 | More
    ATO has family offices in its sights over succession strategies

    The wealth transfer from Baby Boomers to their offspring, which is in full swing, has got the taxman’s full attention, especially as it pertains to capital gains payments, trust structures and potential breaches of the Tax Act’s Division 7A.

    Duncan Hughes | 27th Feb 2025 | More
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