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UniSuper launches fresh brand campaign

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2025
... want to be when they grow up, positing that could be the reason why "we stop viewing our futures with the same wide-eyed optimism and joy." "And the 'Never Too Late Show' construct is a useful reminder that it really is never too late to do whatever ...

Ethical investment holdings double: CoreData

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
... performance to the previous quarter, meanwhile a third expect better performance. "We're seeing gradually improving optimism broadly, which might be playing into this, especially in the equity space, where investors are anticipating rate cuts later ...

Green budgets fatten amid global uncertainty

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
... compared to 54% for the year prior. Globally, 62% of large organisations are optimistic - an increase from 56% in 2024. This optimism is driving increased investment in supply chains and sustainability. In fact, 62% of executives plan to fatten their ...

ANZ, Macquarie bring forward rate cut expectations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 13 JAN 2025
... February, we don't see this happening until later in the year," VanEck head of investments Russel Chesler said. "The market optimism towards an earlier rate cut was triggered by comments made by [RBA] governor [Michele] Bullock in early December, but ...

Chalmers boasts inflation data, experts divided

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 JAN 2025
... probability of a rate cut in February, we don't see this happening until later in the year," Chesler said. "The market optimism towards an earlier rate cut was triggered by comments made by [RBA] governor [Michele] Bullock in early December, but ...

Investors should stay the course in 2025: Expert

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JAN 2025
... Rose explained. "We do observe all the political tensions and macroeconomic developments, but only to get a gauge for optimism or pessimism in the markets. "Investors should start with their goals, giving them an idea from the supply driven perspective ...

February rate cut unlikely after inflation data

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JAN 2025
... probability of a rate cut in February, we don't see this happening until later in the year," Chesler said. "The market optimism towards an earlier rate cut was triggered by comments made by [RBA] governor [Michele] Bullock in early December, but ...

Boutique global asset management firms' investment outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2024
... pausing balance sheet expansion and a strong USD signalling tighter conditions, markets are counteracting with heightened optimism, creating a net liquidity boost. While this supports asset prices in the short term, it risks fuelling inflation and, more ...

Venture capital exits expected to grow in 2025: Preqin

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
... remains the best method for investors looking to gain exposure to innovation and technological disruption." Despite the optimism, the report also found that management fees for VC are expected to continue to rise. "Venture capital often had the highest ...

RBA 'paves way' for February rate cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2024
... the central bank has kept the cash rate steady, the decision was met with a more dovish shift in tone - giving experts optimism that a cut could be on the horizon early next year. The RBA board noted that higher interest rates have been working to bring ...