Field Notes: COP28 fails to deliver for carbon markets; Ara closes Fund III on $2.8bn; mixed 2024 outlook for Australia

COP28 fails to deliver agreement on Article 6, which is needed for a global carbon market; Ara Partners closed its Fund III above target on $2.8 billion; Rural Bank expects a mixed year for Australia in 2024; deals round-up and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only.