Thu, 17th Apr 2025

In this episode, your host Paige Estritori brings you an update on financial happenings both locally and internationally. Australia's housing market sees a new high, with Sydney's median house price crossing $2 million, driven by potential rate cuts from the Reserve Bank and a proposed 5% deposit guarantee for first-time buyers. However, urban planning and government policies pose challenges. Globally, despite geopolitical risks, institutional investors remain resilient, as shown in a recent study by Bfinance. Acadian Asset Management launches the Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Fund for Australian wholesale investors, targeting risk-adjusted returns. The Bank of Queensland forecasts a potential rise in bad loans amidst economic uncertainty, although shares rose by nearly 5%. Visit financialservicesonline.com.au for more information.