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Global stock markets rally, but Trump's next post could flip the script

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2025
Global stock markets roared back in May, staging a spectacular turnaround from the extreme volatility and negative returns that rattled most developed equity markets in April. But uncertainty still looms large. UniSuper head of fixed interest David ...

UK treasury provides guidance on local pension consolidation

MATT TOLEDO  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025
... shows that this size allows pension funds to invest in big infrastructure projects and private businesses, boosting the economy while potentially driving higher returns for savers," Treasury stated in announcing the report. The Canadian pension and Australian ...

Macquarie snaps up Brazil toll road system

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025
... social development, and in the centre-west, where quality infrastructure helps the country's food belt supply the global economy," Bonini said. "We are proud to be a platform that generates value for our granting authorities, our investors, and the communities ...

QIC completes equity raise, refinancing for energy platform

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2025
... renewable energy projects and take full advantage of the increasing opportunities in Australia's transition to a low-carbon economy. "We're in a leading position to deliver long-term value for our customers, and at the same time, move the dial in a meaningful ...

Small construction firms drag productivity: CEDA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2025
... tax, and complex regulation makes it harder for firms to grow and expand interstate. "Construction is the backbone of our economy. It is critical to meeting our housing needs amid a deepening housing crisis, to building the infrastructure the rest of ...

Australian firms may face 'intense competition': RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025
... Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs and while the extent of then was a shock, the sentiment was "pretty positive". "The Chinese economy was seen as picking up in early 2025; China felt it had a strong hand in responding to the economic impact of tariffs ...

DeepSeek, Alibaba: Silver linings for emerging markets strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025
... for the Asia Pacific equities team Emily Whiting said certain companies are showing promise in 2025 despite China's economy not delivering as quickly as expected. The rise and fall and the rise again of Alibaba is one example. Alibaba once dominated ...

Super funds back $9.6bn homegrown platform

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025
... investment marks a significant step in establishing an innovative platform that offers a "new foundation" for the global economy. "The global financial system wasn't built for today's borderless economy. Too many businesses are held back by legacy infrastructure ...

MA Financial eyes acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2025
... evolution" in private credit. "The US middle market presents a compelling opportunity to deploy capital to real world economy businesses while earning strong risk-adjusted returns and benefiting from robust lender protections that are foundational to ...

Nest drops $930m into new IFM Investors fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2025
... Investors head of debt investments, EMEA David Cooper said. "Investing in infrastructure is critical to powering the digital economy, cutting carbon emissions, and driving the energy transition. Private debt capital is a key enabler-offering strong relative ...