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Ethical investing surges despite higher bar and greenwashing scrutiny
Despite being buffeted by some serious headwinds, the sustainable investment movement shows no sign of slowing down in Australia.
Prepare for a 'slow' correction on interest rates: Bentham AM
The current inflationary cycle is an "interesting" one, says Bentham CIO Richard Quinn, with a host of contributing factors that will all take their time...
Eyeing end of rate rises, Thinktank sees cause for optimism
Ongoing volatility is linked to uncertainty over interest rates, which appears likely to be nearing an end, the non-bank property lending specialist said....
Banks hold out as soaring costs force Aussie blue chips to cut dividends
Australian companies' dividend payouts are down 24 per cent from a year ago, as higher interest rates and cash flow challenges darken the outlook. Payouts from...
Weak consumer spending a sign that interest rates have peaked: Economists
Australian consumers are showing real signs the largest and longest rate hiking cycle in 30 years is starting to bite. It might be the proof the RBA needs to...
Jobs data points to rate rise
After a stronger-than-expected US inflation figure for August, the Australian August job report blew expectations out of the water, with a 64,900 jobs created...
A starter for yen: Ruffer
The Bank of Japan has been marching to a different beat than other central banks. While the Federal Reserve, ECB and Bank of England hurried to ramp up rates...
Bubble warning: why Nvidia might be ‘too big to succeed’
Despite strong fundamentals for the chip king, Research Affiliates says investors are overplaying Nvidia as the ‘safe’ hand in the AI game.
Navigating the economic outlook by flashes of lightning
A data dependent Fed will eventually need to acknowledge signs of a strengthening global economy, says Neuberger Berman. Bolts of information that sway the...
Did the Future Fund get it wrong?
The Future Fund’s decision to take risk off the table resulted in a lacklustre return and criticism from the super sector. But advisers know the journey...
Belgium overtakes Australia to top median-wealth rankings
Much of the 2.4 per cent decline in global wealth in 2022 - the second-biggest this century - stemmed from US dollar appreciation, but even controlling for...
Qantas' fall from grace tests limits of customer loyalty
It's up to incoming Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson to restore the Spirit of Australia's battered reputation after a series of high-profile trust breaches. But...
Managers need to look beyond ‘knee jerk’ greenhushing: Zenith
Marketing ESG credentials could be greenwashing even if correctly disclosed, according to Zenith, but going “dark” on disclosure isn’t an option either.
Consumer discretionary strength drives upbeat reporting season
Companies were largely able to pass cost increases on to the surprisingly resilient Australian consumer, allowing them to defend profit margins, while retail...