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Funds take a stand on crypto as bitcoin hits record highs
Bitcoin’s recent surge above US$105,000 has fuelled predictions of a continued monumental rise, yet many Australian super funds remain hesitant to dive into the world of digital assets, with one fund admitting it is keeping an eye on the space.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Events that surprised in 2024: Part 1
Another year of volatility and uncertainty has come and gone.
APRA sounds alarm on how funds are managing unlisted asset risks
APRA has raised an alarm about gaps in how superannuation trustees are managing the risks associated with unlisted assets, after releasing the findings of its latest review.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Global infrastructure to be a valuable choice in 2025
With an anticipated second bout of inflation following the re-election of Donald Trump, infrastructure assets – due to their “pass-through mechanism” – are likely to attract investor attention in 2025, according to a fund manager.
The prime opportunity for private markets amid shrinking ASX
The ASX is on track to end 2024 with fewer listed companies than it kicked the year off with, signalling a significant shift towards private markets.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Chalmers signals rising deficit as weak Chinese economy hits Australia
Weakness in the Chinese economy is set to weigh heavily on Australia’s budget, with mining exports expected to be downgraded by about $100 billion and company taxes by $8.5 billion over the next four years.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Treasurer reveals full RBA composition ahead of March start
The Albanese government has appointed two prominent Australians to the Reserve Bank’s new monetary policy board and revealed the full composition of both boards ahead of the 1 March start date.
Morningstar adds super research principal
The research house has hired an experienced product specialist for its Australasian team.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
AMP’s ‘innovative’ approach to crypto welcomed by bitcoin industry
A local crypto exchange has welcomed AMP’s foray into the crypto space with its bitcoin allocation.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
IFM Investors, ISPT finalise $240bn merger
IFM Investors is welcoming the addition of ISPT’s real estate assets to its platform on the back of its latest merger.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
