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FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... eventually opens, Azmi says, the question then becomes: are ASEAN's fundamentals strong enough to attract foreign investors? Last year, off the back of US President Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariffs and in formulating their ASEAN's five-year ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... businesses, the $20,000 instant asset write-off will be extended from July 2026. Among the losers, the ban on foreign investors purchasing existing homes will be extended until mid-2029 as part of a sweeping housing and tax reform package aimed at improving ...

Foreign investors housing ban extended

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
The federal government will extend its ban on foreign investors purchasing existing homes until mid 2029 as part of a sweeping housing and tax reform package aimed at improving affordability and lifting home ownership. Announced in tonight's 2026 ...

Australia's economic growth lays far beyond capitals

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... the global markets are looking into Australia." MA Financial chief executive Julian Biggins agrees but noted foreign investors are traditionally more tentative to engage with the capital cities. The recent research from Knight Frank supports this, noting ...

Saudi Arabia opens access for foreign investors

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority (CMA) is opening its capital market to foreign investors from February 1, a move it said will expand and diversify the investor base while enhancing market liquidity. The announcement follows the CMA board's ...

China's two speed economies: Which one wins?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
... International portfolio manager George Efstathopoulos believes that China's equity market is in a bull phase that foreign investors have yet to fully appreciate. "Looking into 2026, the foundations are in place for a sustained rally. China's ...

FEATURE | Agriculture: Golden soil

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2025
... productive capacity is some of the most attractively priced in the world," McKay says. "This is why we get lots of foreign investors from Canada, North America, Europe, the UK and China." According to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), of the country's ...

Foreign investment in Australia booms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025
... to hit $4.97 trillion. However, Australian investment abroad also rose $492.4 billion to hit $4.31 trillion. Foreign investors showed a preference towards investing in debt ($1.63 trillion), followed by direct investment ($1.28 trillion) and equities ...

Dutton doubles down on 'super for housing' policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025
... the great Australian dream of home ownership. We will cut the permanent migration program by 25%. "We will ban foreign investors and temporary residents from purchasing existing Australian homes for a period of two years. We will set stricter caps on ...

Sydney to host global superannuation summit

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2025
... approaching that threshold. The statement concluded that Sydney is the fourth most popular investment destination for foreign investors, behind Dubai, London, and Singapore, according to Investment Monitor. In a joint statement, representatives from ...
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