The funding gap left by banks will only widen as Australia’s commercial real estate (CRE) lending market expands and banks remain restricted in servicing that growth, according to Metrics. The firm ...

An AMP economist has suggested the trade deal is more indicative of US–China decoupling than Australia’s need to “decouple” from China, despite recent discussions on the latter. During the latest ...

Industry participants are hopeful the government will introduce the digital asset bill to Parliament in the first half of 2026, following the conclusion of Treasury’s draft legislation consultation ...

Despite numerous recent challenges and a renewed escalation of the trade war with the US, China’s economy continues to be stimulated by policy-driven growth. Despite property woes, weak consumer ...

APRA has softened several governance reform proposals following extensive consultation with banks, insurers and super funds across Australia. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has ...

Australia’s average superannuation balance has climbed to a record high, with women’s savings share rising and reliance on the age pension falling. Australian superannuation account balances have ...

A financial information firm has called for scrutiny of research houses after fund collapses have exposed conflicts in the ratings process and weak oversight. The role of research houses in ...

The modern-day gold rush is reflecting the US debt issue rather than an inflationary one, according to Talaria Capital’s Hugh Selby-Smith. The co-chief investment officer was asked what he believes is ...

BlackRock’s latest insurance survey shows inflation dominating risk concerns, with insurers favouring private assets and hybrid models amid volatility. Inflation has remained the top concern for ...

Global and local investors have accelerated interest in Australia’s critical minerals sector following a landmark US–Australia investment framework. Government-backed funding and renewed political ...

Nuveen’s global investment committee has called on investors to embrace diversification and non-traditional assets as markets navigate shifting economic conditions. The firm has encouraged investors ...

The firm’s chief investment officer, Chris Iggo, said steeper yield curves are delivering higher carry in longer-dated bonds. “Whether this is compelling enough to shift allocations in bond portfolios ...