Thu, 17th Apr 2025
from Finance News Wrap Hosted by Paige Estritori
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.
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