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Global X China Tech ETF in the works

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAY 2025
Global X is preparing to launch a China technology ETF, citing the country's shift from policy planning to delivery, stabilising fundamentals and depressed valuations, while also emphasising the critical nature of selective exposure. Ahead of the launch ...

Work from home saves employees $5308

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2025
Australians who have worked from home since the COVID-19 pandemic have cut their commutes by around three hours a week, equivalent to a time saving worth an estimated $5308 a year based on average wages, new research by the Committee for Economic Development ...

Inflation figures point to May rate cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2025
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.9% in the March 2025 quarter and 2.4% annually, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "The March quarter increase of 0.9% follows two quarters in a row of 0.2% rises," ABS acting head of prices ...

WA takes the economic crown: CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 APR 2025
For the third quarter in a row, Western Australia topped the economic leaderboard in the latest CommSec State of the States report. Victoria made the biggest leap, overtaking both Queensland and South Australia to move into second place. The State of ...

Equity Story to buy advisory firm Baker Young

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 22 APR 2025
Stock market trading advice group Equity Story will acquire Adelaide-based advisory firm Baker Young for $4.2 million in cash, as it looks to expand its wealth management footprint. The transaction is expected to be earnings-accretive and "meaningfully ...

Collectables market reaches $17bn: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 APR 2025
Australia's booming collectables market has reached $16.8 billion, a new study from eBay Australia shows. The second edition of the State of Collectables 2025 Report, compiled in conjunction with Deloitte Access Economics, found that coins (34%), toys ...

Northern Trust survey reveals what's testing asset owners

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 14 APR 2025
Northern Trust's inaugural global study of 180 asset owners has mapped the pressures, both internal and external, they expect to face in the coming year. The study canvassed responses from senior leaders from pension funds, multi-managers, outsourced ...

Hostplus limits investment options

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 11 APR 2025
Hostplus members with a Maritime Contributory Accumulation with a Protected Minimum Benefit (PMB) account will have their investment options limited. Effective May 8, Hostplus will limit access to three investment options: the Australian shares, international ...

Trump backflips on tariffs but risks remain

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
US President Donald Trump has agreed to a pause in the reciprocal tariffs imposed on all nations, bar China, in excess of 10% for 90 days to encourage nations to go to the negotiating table. However, China saw tariffs increased to 125%, which will drive ...

NPP not suitable as the primary payment system for payday super

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
Payday super, coming into effect 1 July 2026 pending the current draft legislation, could bring a world of problems once introduced, including payroll and tax obligations for Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs), experts claimed. One of the ...