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CBA appoints head of Australian economics

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
... international economics and foreign exchange, responsible for developing CBA's forecasts for the major global economies, central bank policy and currencies. "The refresh of our GEMR team underscores our commitment to delivering sharp, actionable insights ...

Singapore investment firm to add 835 student beds in Perth

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025
... counter-cyclical characteristic for fruitful returns, particularly in Perth. "Perth remains one of Australia's most undersupplied central business districts (CBD) for student accommodation despite being home to many prestigious institutions," Mapletree ...

Binance under microscope over loose controls

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) directed Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor after "serious concerns" were identified from its independent review. The concerns are in relation to the crypto exchange's ...

Funds SA pushes for efficiencies with AI targets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2025
Targets around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) will be baked into the performance plans of every staff member at the centralised investment manager. Funds SA is rolling out an AI strategy, aimed at boosting efficiencies and productivity within ...

Special feature: Hunting for value

LACHLAN COLQUHOUN  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025
... rate cuts. "Duration is overweight relative to past quarters, reflecting an environment where inflation is easing and central banks are expected to pivot." Dahia sees floating rate exposures, particularly in high yield and bank hybrids, being reduced ...

LGT Crestone taps alternatives and ESG expert

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025
... "Darragh brings a rare combination of expertise across alternatives, portfolio construction, and ESG - all of which are central to the way we invest on behalf of our clients," said Scott Haslem, chief investment officer at LGT Crestone. "His appointment ...

RBA cuts rates, experts debate next moves

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025
... November, followed by further cuts in February and May 2026. Meanwhile, Schroders head of fixed income Kellie Wood said the central bank's statements were more dovish than expected. "The RBA delivered its third 25bps cut in August, taking the cash rate ...

RBA cut 'highly likely', but caution remains

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025
... Rowe Price co-portfolio manager of the dynamic global bond strategy Scott Solomon said unlike the last meeting where the central bank surprised many by leaving rates on hold, a cut this month is expected. "Similar to the rest of the world, Australia's ...

PC outlines key reforms to boost clean energy investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
... productivity. "Australia's net zero transformation is well under way. Getting the rest of the way at the lowest possible cost is central to our productivity challenge," PC commissioner Barry Sterland said. "With the right policy settings, we can limit ...

Overcoming the three-body problem in advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... Innova Asset Management business development manager John Li told the Financial Standard Advisers Big Day Out (ABDO) on the Central Coast today. Focusing on behavioural finance, Li explained that the human brain can process an average of 11 million bits ...