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What does a world with 'zero migration' look like?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... cushioned by the fact that, although earnings vary across the skill distribution, migrants typically earn below the host-country average and are concentrated in lower-earning sectors." In the long-run, however, the productivity hit would compound the ...

Macquarie AM, IG4 Capital to realise over $1bn in global transaction

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... various sectors. "Brazil's agricultural export sector continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, reinforcing the country's position as one of the world's leading suppliers of agricultural commodities," Lohmann said. "As a long-term investor in the ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... transition to clean energy," she says. When she addressed the Asia Pacific Investment Summit in Sydney in late March, the country had about 60 days of fossil fuel stock left. "That is how vulnerable the Philippines is right now. As early as 2005, the ...

Natixis IM country head exits to lead Evidentia Group

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

Natixis Investment Managers Australia and New Zealand country head Louise Watson is leaving the global asset manager to become chief executive of Evidentia Group, as the former simultaneously unveils a leadership shuffle amid her departure. Natixis ...

Cultural competency is not a box-ticking exercise: RIAA

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

... phases of different cultural awareness programs underway. From a 45-minute online course to actually spending a week on country with traditional owners," said James. The programs are ongoing, not just a box-ticking exercise. "It's a continuum. It's ...

Scarcity Partners takes minority stake in Infocus

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

... Infocus said it currently has 270 advisers and nearly $21 billion in funds under advice, positioning the group among the country's nine largest advisory networks. Scarcity Partners said its investment would support continued spending across infrastructure ...

ASIC backs Australia's fintech edge as AI reshapes financial services

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... attention. According to ASIC, Australian startups raised more than $5 million in venture capital funding in 2025, making it the country's third strongest year on record a placing Australia behind only France and Germany in growth since 2018. ASIC also ...

Feature: Private credit | The fine print

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... says, there is no substitute for local knowledge. "I do think that where potentially people fly in and fly out of the country looking for investments, it's hard for them because they don't know the markets. And real estate is not one market," ...

ISS STOXX Sustainability names APAC head

STAFF WRITER | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... act on climate-related risks across all asset classes. The group's sustainability solutions also cover corporate and country research and ratings.

Natixis appoints client services director

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

... to the Natixis IM team and especially to our wholesale clients and platform partners in Australia," said Louise Watson, Country Head for Australia and New Zealand, Natixis IM. "Her role will support the growth of the range of active ETFs and managed ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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