17 Apr 2025 | In a landmark moment for Sydney's real estate market, the city’s median asking price for houses has surpassed the $2 million mark, hitting $2,012,000 as of 15 April, according to SQM Research. This figure includes Greater Sydney regions such as the Blue Mountains and Central Coast. The development was confirmed by SQM's managing director, Louis Christopher.
17 Apr 2025 | Institutional investors across the globe are largely standing firm despite acknowledging the rising geopolitical risks impacting their portfolios. Recent research by investment consultancy firm Bfinance, involving over 160 institutional investors worldwide, reveals that most entities have not adjusted their strategic investments amidst the current economic turbulence driven by trade conflicts.
16 Apr 2025 | Acadian Asset Management, renowned for its quantitative investment strategies, has introduced a new emerging markets equity fund targeting Australian wholesale investors. This fund is meticulously crafted to balance risk without compromising on long-term returns.
16 Apr 2025 | The Bank of Queensland, a prominent mid-tier lender, has issued a cautionary note about an anticipated rise in bad loans due to ongoing economic uncertainty. Despite this warning, the bank's shares experienced an unexpected surge.
14 Apr 2025 | The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has proposed a new regulatory framework aimed at increasing transparency in the financial industry by identifying financial planning licensees who report breaches. Revealed in a consultation paper, CP 383, this proposal would see ASIC start publishing Reportable Situations (RS) and Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) data at both firm and industry levels, including the names and licence numbers of the offending companies.