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Unemployment data throws 'curveball' at RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025
... August even if there's modest upward inflation surprise in next week's inflation report." State Street Investment Management APAC economist Krishna Bhimavarapu agreed the unemployment numbers will spark a rate cut in August. "Today's employment data ...

Australia an 'efficient' market for multinationals

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2025
... (Mercator) has revealed that while multinational organisations face significantly higher operations demands in Asia-Pacific (APAC), Australia has proven to be one of the most efficient markets. The report found that multinational organisations face 28.7% ...

Instos committed to ESG despite lower advocacy: BNP Paribas

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2025
... low-carbon assets while divesting from carbon-intensive assets (46%). The survey revealed that investors in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region remain "steadfast" in their commitment to ESG, with almost 90% of respondents saying their objectives remain the ...

Inflation continues to drop, calls for RBA cut grow

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2025
... measure rose 2.7% in the 12 months to May, compared to a 2.8% rise in the 12 months to April. State Street Global Advisors APAC economist Krishna Bhimavarapu said the data will put pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to deliver another interest ...

Australia progresses climate transition disclosures, planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUN 2025
... credible emissions reduction strategies grows, a study from MSCI shows. Among listed Australian companies analysed in the APAC Climate Action Progress Report that have disclosed transition plans, 92% are reporting on Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. Over ...

Resilient job market reduces rate cut probability: Experts

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUN 2025
... inflation to spike, we would need to see a range of measures falling," Chesler added. Meanhwhile, State Street Global Advisors APAC economist Krishna Bhimavarapu said despite a strong rise in full-time employment, other factors continue to be disruptive. ...

Green moves: Airtrunk, JPMorgan, T. Rowe Price

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025
... world's largest solar manufacturers. Meantime, JPMorgan Chase has appointed Genevieve Ding as executive director and head of APAC sustainability. Based in Singapore, her role will involve promoting the US lender's position on climate and energy ...

Nuveen reaches $650m in commitments for local RE debt strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025
... volatility alongside managing their responsible investment goals." Meanwhile, CPP Investments managing director and head of APAC Raymond Chan said the strategy provides the CPP Fund stability and attractive yields amid global uncertainty. "Australia ...

SS&C lands mandate from local boutique fund services provider

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025
... Australia and reinforces its commitment to supporting the local investment management industry. SS&C head of transfer agency for APAC Euan McLeod said the firm is excited to welcome its new colleagues and to deepen its presence in the Australian market. ...

Russell Investments names investment head for APAC

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025
... enhancing the alignment between global research and local portfolio needs and strengthening multi-asset strategies. The new APAC investments head is also tasked with advising clients through shifting market conditions which call for more sophisticated ...