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05 August 2025 • By Adrian Suljanovic • 1 min read

Productivity trends point to higher neutral cash rate, economist says

Australia’s neutral cash rate may lie above pre-pandemic levels, driven by rising productivity outside of the mining industry. The neutral cash ...

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Japanese equities ‘at a turning point’, says American Century

After years of underperformance, the asset manager says Japanese equities offer a compelling diversification opportunity beyond US and tech-heavy ...

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Japanese equities ‘at a turning point’, says American Century

After years of underperformance, the asset manager says Japanese equities offer a compelling diversification opportunity beyond US and tech-heavy ...

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Platinum receives proposal for new management agreement from L1 Capital

The asset manager has scrapped its conversion plan for the $450 million Platinum Capital LIC due to fears of a dissenting vote from shareholders

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HESTA announces new chief risk officer

The industry fund has appointed Natalie Alford as its new chief risk officer, strengthening its executive team during a period of transformation

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Private credit secondaries market projected to hit $50bn mark

Growth in the credit secondaries market is rapidly outpacing the equity secondaries market as investors hunt for defensive exposures and ...

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Private markets regulation ‘must not hinder super fund investment’, ASFA warns

The industry body has cautioned the government against implementing unnecessary regulations for private market investments with ASIC currently ...

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Lederer Group launches takeover bid for commercial property fund

The Sydney-based family office has made an off-market takeover bid for ASX-listed Elanor Commercial Property Fund. Family office Lederer Group has ...

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Commercial real estate market showing ‘signs of stabilisation’, report reveals

Australian commercial real estate has recorded a small decline in the latest quarter but the broader trend is one of steady recovery, according to a ...

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Companies facing ‘very high bar’ for August reporting season, says portfolio manager

August is shaping up to be an “eventful” reporting season as high valuations clash with low expected earnings growth, according to MLC

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