Tech sector growth to be led by software companies in 2025
Services and software companies are set to reap the benefits of the AI boom in 2025, according to a market professional.
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Jessica Penny
Investors return to risk-seeking territory following December slump
Despite ongoing tariff concerns, the State Street Risk Appetite Index rose to 0.36 in January, signalling a return to risk-seeking behaviour after a pause in December.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
ASFA reveals organisational restructure
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has announced changes to its structure, marking an “exciting phase of growth” for the organisation.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Howarth says senior members of Coalition support super
The Coalition has made headlines in recent months over its alleged plans to dismantle the superannuation system, but the shadow assistant treasurer insists top Coalition members support super.
Gold to shine bright in the Year of the Snake
The yellow metal is riding a perfect storm of macroeconomic and political conditions, setting the commodity up for further growth this year.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Local pension market on track to become a global leader by 2030
As global pension assets hit record highs, Australia’s growth in the sector positions it to potentially overtake other nations in coming years.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
CBA says market overestimates rate cut odds, dismisses 50-50 narrative
CBA forecasts an 80 per cent chance of a 25 basis point rate cut next week, citing softer inflation data, while acknowledging that future policy decisions depend on incoming economic indicators.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Do Australians trust the government with super tax matters?
Australians “overwhelmingly distrust” the Albanese government on superannuation taxes, and are on the fence regarding the opposition, the Financial Services Council has revealed.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
APRA takes further action against Cbus amid SIS Act breach investigation
APRA has announced further action to address concerns identified with the trustee of Cbus, while also revealing an investigation is underway into the possibility the fund breached the SIS Act.
Future in doubt as super tax bill dropped from schedule
The Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions was once again dropped from the schedule.
