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Cbus appoints deputy investment chief

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2025
... period' where we are small enough to take advantage of a range of opportunities and large enough to be achieving real economies of scale for members." "We see plenty of scope to roll out new internal strategies, our portfolio construction and DAA ...

Why the RBA should not cut rates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2025
... rates - which is partially to do with the variable mortgage system, which she said is quite unusual compared to other economies - but inflation is a bigger threat to the economy than interest rates are. "The most important thing is that we bring inflation ...

Chalmers 'managing pressures' to shore up economy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025
... World War. And then unshackled and opened up to the world in the 1980s," Chalmers said. "Every time one of these three economies has taken shape the private sector has been at the forefront of the transformation. "It's four decades since we unleashed ...

Trump's tariff implications for Australian investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 FEB 2025
... heavily exposed to the US directly," Oliver said. Notably, an OECD study found a 10% decline in global trade between major economies could reduce Australia's GDP by 1.2% - but Oliver said this would be an extreme outcome. A more realistic scenario ...

FOMC holds rates as Chalmers boasts 'our inflation is lower'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
... inflation was now at its lowest point in three years. "Our headline inflation is now lower than most major advanced economies, including the US, the UK, and Germany," Chalmers said. "And if you look at the underlying measure, the trimmed mean measure ...

APG to invest exclusively for ABP

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2025
... said that it will continue to provide pension administration services for multiple clients, so that it can benefit from economies of scale, but it will set up teams in this part that focus exclusively on serving ABP participants and employers. Notably ...

Economist's wishlist: Lower tariffs, bond yields settling

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2025
... could result from a pickup in the Eurozone and China. "A broadening out of economic growth across other major advanced economies would help to put downward pressure on the US dollar, which is positive for emerging markets because emerging market debt ...

Monetary policy to underscore 2025 allocations

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 JAN 2025
... since 2017. But it remains to be seen whether this rally will extend into 2025, Jocum said. He added that other emerging economies are showing pockets of strength that warrant attention. "The Indian market has strong fundamentals and is one of the best ...

Brighter Super to buy up Queensland real assets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2024
... economic growth, creating jobs, and supporting essential supply chains. They play a pivotal role in strengthening local economies and building resilient, connected communities." Brighter Super is looking to invest in assets across Queensland, including ...

IFM urges investment in housing, hires former Dexus chief

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2024
... Whiteley said. "Collaboration between government and business is typically necessary to address systemic challenges facing economies and communities. Housing affordability is no exception and the right policy settings can deliver strong returns to members ...