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Real asset cycle likely to return: Dexus

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... yields should be positive for A-REIT pricing in 2024. "While a slowing in the economy is a consideration for occupier activity in the short term, a forecast fall in interest rates in FY25 is expected to be a major positive for real asset valuation as ...

Australian economic growth slows, IMF maintains positive outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024
... growth is expected to slow, and inflation is gradually declining, albeit from above the target range." However, economic activity in Australia is anticipated to continue its downward trend in the near term, projections suggest a further deceleration ...

SimCorp names new country manager for Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2024
... 389 in 2010 to around 120 today. According to SimCorp, this trend towards fewer, larger funds is driving ongoing M&A activity and operational efficiency, presenting "promising opportunities" for technology providers. Cotroneo noted that advanced technology ...

Aussie ETF industry hits $177.5bn

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2024
... managed funds industry are now negative. "This clear investor preference for ETFs, plus the increasing 'conversion' activity we're seeing of unlisted managed funds into active ETFs, represents a significant 'changing of the guard' ...

Inflation eases to 4.3%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2024
... due to favourable weather conditions increasing supply and keeping prices lower, Marquardt said. In terms of shopper activity, retail turnover rose 2% in seasonally adjusted terms in the month of November on the back of Black Friday sales. This equates ...

Infrastructure's diversification benefits timely: Clearbridge

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2024
... add weight to a portfolio, which will generate strong return potential over the longer term. "Any slowdown in economic activity in 2024 puts corporate earnings broadly at risk," Langley said. "However, we continue to see positive earnings revisions for ...

Government reports improved fiscal outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... majority of upgrades to revenue," Gallagher said. Nevertheless, growth is forecast to moderate in the near-term as domestic activity wanes. The economy is expected to expand by only 1.75% in 2023-24, before regaining momentum in 2024-25 as improving ...

Local housing market to reach inflection point: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... further rate hikes and improve consumer sentiment. However, it's unlikely there will be a significant increase in housing activity until interest rates decrease, which NAB said is not expected until the second half of next year. Also in the new year ...

ASIC curbs high-risk offers from online trading providers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... opportunities to retail investors, a shift emerging amid the fluctuating market conditions and the decline in retail trading activity post-pandemic. In a report, the corporate regulator said that it took swift action to disrupt certain high-risk offers ...

Private equity, venture capital outperform listed assets: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2023
... Joyce said geopolitical risks and rising long-term bond yields are two of the factors behind more moderate fundraising activity and performance expectations. "In spite of these challenges, the industry is expected to show solid growth until 2028, thanks ...