Sat, 26th Apr 2025

This week on the Financial Services Online podcast, Paige Estritori discusses Saudi Arabian firm Sidra Capital's US$15 million investment in Australia's mining and energy sectors. The Sharia-compliant investment promises low volatility returns and an estimated annual return of almost 10%. She further highlights the possible financial impact of US tariff policies from the Trump era on Australia, with potential earnings dips predicted. Local companies like GQG, Perpetual, and Magellan are facing market share losses and expected outflows, while firms such as Challenger and Platinum see steady evaluations from Morningstar. In a challenging climate, Perpetual and Insignia are expected to make gains through cost reductions and consistent earnings. For more financial news and insights, Estritori invites listeners to visit Financial Services Online's website to stay informed and finance-fit.