The Coalition has pledged to give young Australians access to up to $50,000 in their retirement savings to get a toehold in the housing market. Super funds say it will only further inflate property prices.
Central banks have performed admirably to get economies back on track, but a public that is far less-trusting of big institutions and traditional asset classes remains unconvinced. US President Donald Trump’s trade policies are simply fuelling their fears.
While ESG and diversity have been caught up in the political headwinds in the US, this investment strategy, approaching $US2 trillion in funds under management, is well placed to not only survive but thrive.
If the regulator’s proposal to limit board tenure to 10 years takes effect, then many non-executive board members will be in the firing line, with industry funds likely to have the most casualties.
While equities came out of the blocks like Usain Bolt in January, propelled by strong domestic and international share markets, a White House committed to tariffs and slowing interest rate cuts could still derail investment returns in 2025.
