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Trump’s tariffs king hit market sentiment

Trump’s tariffs king hit market sentiment

Market analysts are expecting little good to come from US President, Donald Trump's tariffs with key Australian trading partners impacted.
Tariffs uncertainty impacts 2025 rates cut outlook

Tariffs uncertainty impacts 2025 rates cut outlook

The RBA board was hardly likely to cut interest rates amid election campaigning, but global uncertainty is now dampening rate expectations.
Staff marched up the hill for frugal APRA event

Staff marched up the hill for frugal APRA event

APRA has emerged as the much more frugal regulator when it comes to annual staff events, spending substantially less than ASIC.
Gold prices

Gold trends bullish as investor demand rebounds

Patrick Buncsi 4 April 2025 No Comments

Off the back of a strong first quarter price rally and robust ETF inflows, gold prices are predicted to surge to a new record high this year. 

European indices

Europe stocks a drawcard for value-hunting investors

Patrick Buncsi 4 April 2025 No Comments

European stocks are drawing renewed interest from global investors, as attractive valuations and US market volatility bring the old world newfound att

Hand plus passive and active

The case for an active management comeback in 2025

Yasmine Raso 3 April 2025 No Comments

A perfect storm of geopolitical uncertainties and doubts about the Magnificent 7 has revived hopes of an active management comeback in 2025.

global economy

China wanes as India gains: Europe’s top investment firm pivots on long-term global economy prediction

Patrick Buncsi 2 April 2025 No Comments

Amundi has revised its macro long-term projection for global economic growth, predicting deceleration in developed markets, with Asia picking it up.

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AFCA expands support policies for employees affected by DV

Yasmine Raso 2 April 2025 No Comments

AFCA has expanded its support policies for employees affected by domestic violence, with significant improvements made across flexibility.

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RBA slows easing cycle with a rate hold, cites ‘cautious’ outlook

Yasmine Raso 1 April 2025 No Comments

The RBA signalled its return to a steady rate easing cycle by holding the cash rate at 4.10 per cent, following February’s 25bp reduction.

Capital markets

‘Mixed’ February reporting season sees market shift: Martin Currie

Yasmine Raso 1 April 2025 No Comments

The “mixed but generally positive results” from the February reporting season has seen opportunities arise for active investors and managers.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Stars align for global mid-cap opportunities

Financial Newswire Contributor 4 April 2025

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Discover the opportunities in global mid-caps due to current valuations, return expectations, and lower geopolitical sensitivity.

Thinking Local, Winning Global – Unit Registry as a Strategic Advantage

Financial Newswire Contributor 20 February 2025

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 Unlock the potential of unit registry to streamline operations, strengthen investor relationships and transform data into a powerful tool for growth 

The future of equities

Financial Newswire Contributor 10 March 2025

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Find out what Loomis Sayles’ Aziz Hamzaogullari had to say about the future of equities in our Next Decade Investing white paper.

Protect their futures. Grow your business. 

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 March 2025

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By combining MLC Life Insurance’s 138-year history with the support of Nippon Life, Acenda will continue to offer competitive and innovative cover.


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Gold bars and coins

Global X launches first-ever currency hedged Gold ETF for Aussie investors

Patrick Buncsi | 1 April 2025Global X has expanded its stable of physical gold-pegged EFT products, adding a new currency hedged option for Australian investors.
Housing affordability

Consensus holds out for up to 3 more rate cuts in 2025: Finder

Yasmine Raso | 31 March 2025Finder's latest RBA Cash Rate Survey, ahead of the central bank's decision tomorrow, found 94 per cent of economists polled expect a hold.
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A European revival? – Global strategist predicts US retreat could usher in Europe’s resurgence

Patrick Buncsi | 31 March 2025A European spending spurt – with Germany exercising its long-dormant fiscal levers – could usher in the start of a new era of exceptionalism

NAB Foundation unveils $50m Impact Investment Fund

Patrick Buncsi | 27 March 2025NAB Foundation, the bank's philanthropic investment arm, has today revealed its commitment to invest $50 million in impact projects.
Budget2025

Chalmers acknowledges deficit approach to tough times

Mike Taylor | 25 March 2025The Treasurer Jim Chalmers has acknowledged the scale of the deficit but argues it is better than forecast and positions Australia for growth.
Tax collections

Pre-election Budget focused on tax cuts

Mike Taylor | 25 March 2025As expected, the Government has produced a Budget squarely aimed at its re-election and centred on tax cuts and cost of living relief.
Missing piece of puzzle

Accept short-term volatility in exchange for long-term opportunities

Yasmine Raso | 25 March 2025Commentary from Brandywine Global suggested investors who accept short-term volatility will do so in exchange for long-term opportunities.
AML/CTF

KordaMentha brings academic muscle to financial crime fight

Patrick Buncsi | 25 March 2025KordaMentha has launched “pioneering” research facility, in partnership with Swinburne Uni, dedicated to stamping out financial crime.