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Australia's economic growth lays far beyond capitals

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... he said. "If we use the example like Perth, which is a huge resource-driven economy, you'd be observing a host of economic activity based on a very resource-driven space. Whereas, moving to the likes of Sydney, not only have you seen a real estate ...

Australia averts recession but not slowdown: JPMAM

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... said. "[It] does seem like the ASEAN countries are the ones that are probably going to be at the lower end [in terms of] economic consequences and not having the same composition as a market benefit some of these big secular things that are coming th ...

Inflation skyrockets in March, RBA hike almost certain

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.6% in the 12 months to March 2026, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "March CPI inflation of 4.6% is up from the 3.7% annual inflation to February. Annual CPI inflation is the highest it's ...

Macquarie sells stake in US utility provider

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... communities, regulators and political leaders to build a more reliable system that meets customers' evolving needs and supports economic growth across its service territory," Macquarie senior managing director and head of Americas energy infrastructure ...

'Beware the predictions of political experts': UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
UniSuper chief investment officer John Pearce said despite market and oil price volatility because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, US exceptionalism is not dead yet. Pearce said that while there have been some ups and down associated with ...

Unprecedented times need growth and resilience: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
During unprecedented times, it is important for the financial services industry to balance growth and resilience amid regulatory reforms, the rise of artificial intelligence and an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, according to the Stockbrokers ...

Australia attracts $18bn for CRE investments in 2025: Knight Frank

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... executive James Patterson said Australia remains a sought-after destination for global capital. "Heightened geopolitical and economic volatility has reinforced Australia's safe-haven appeal, underpinned by a rare combination of political stability ...

HESTA snags TelstraSuper investment leader

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... for leading the 'top down' aspects of the portfolio, which includes portfolio construction and risk analysis, economic and capital market research, and portfolio overlays. She will report directly to HESTA chief investment officer Sonya Sawtell-Rickson. ...

Government aims to 're-make' NDIS, redirect funding to aged care

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
Speaking at the National Press Club on Wednesday, minister for health and ageing Mark Butler said he will soon introduce a bill to ensure the sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), seeing about 160,000 recipients' entitlements ...

Rapid growth of UHNW population prompts management shift: Knight Frank

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
... and volatility. "Australia is increasingly viewed as a safe harbour for capital in an unpredictable world, given its economic and sovereign stability, and of course its location," Petrovs said. "That stability is becoming a key part of our appeal to ...