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Nobel Prize-winning economist Daniel Kahneman dies

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024
... wear the Star of David when German forces occupied Paris in 1940. After the war, Kahneman moved to what would soon become Israel with his mother and sister; his father tragically died just weeks before the Allied D-Day invasion. When he was 15, a vocational ...

Markets, economies benefit from eustress: ABDO

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
... however, hinges on the absence of "geopolitical wildcards" that include Russia's war in Ukraine entering its third year, Israel's war on Gaza, and the upcoming US elections. Given the macroeconomic environment turbulence over the last four years, it ...

Super funds defend controversial weapons holdings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
... Equip Super continue to invest in global weapons companies despite growing concerns among members, particularly as the Israel-Hamas war escalates. This includes France's Thales Group, US-based Honeywell International and Lockheed Martin, the UK's ...

Aussie ETF industry hits $177.5bn

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2024
The local ETF industry ended 2023 at an all-time high, with a total industry market capitalisation of $177.5 billion, setting it up to exceed $200 billion this year. According to Betashares' latest Australian ETF Review, the industry saw 33% growth ...

Inflation data not encouraging: Powell

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2023
... developments for their economic implications, which remain highly uncertain," he said. "Speaking for myself, I found the attack on Israel horrifying, as is the prospect for more loss of innocent lives." Powell emphasised that the Federal Reserve is closely ...

Lack of income stream drags local retirement system: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... The latest Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index sees Australia placed fifth, coming in behind Netherlands, Iceland, Israel and Denmark, all of which received an A grade. While it's an improvement on last year, where Australia ranked sixth, it's ...

Investors warned on human rights risk in Israel-Hamas conflict

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023
The escalation of armed violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) raises investor concerns over business responsibility under international humanitarian law (IHL). Investors are increasingly interested in understanding their risks ...

How will the Israel-Hamas conflict impact Australia?

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2023
The Hamas-led attack in Israel has led to speculation on market impact and potential volatility, however, the primary concern remains the price of oil. Speaking to Financial Standard, Commonwealth Bank director of mining and energy commodities research ...

ETF industry continues growth: Betashares

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 17 APR 2023
Australia's ETF industry grew 2% in March for a total monthly market cap increase of $2.8 billion, according to Betashares' latest review. The report, by Betashares chief commercial officer llan Israelstam, revealed industry assets under management ...

QIC secures stake in smart metering company

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023
... low-carbon economy to $5 billion. QIC has about $28.9 billion in total assets under management. QIC head of infrastructure Ross Israel said smart meters have a critical role to play in the decarbonisation of electricity supply in Australia and New Zealand. ...
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