global economy

Funds management

China’s economic ‘reset’ to define 2023

Whilst Western nations mitigate inflationary pressures, China’s economic recovery will underpin Asia ex-Japan growth, says fund manager Jonathan Wu....

Funds management

Year of the Rabbit: The global impact of China’s re-opening

After China surprised markets with a sudden re-opening in late 2022, all eyes remain fixed on how this will play out in global and emerging economies....

Funds management

Global economy on a ‘razor’s edge’: World Bank

The World Bank has slashed its global growth forecasts for 2023 by 1.3% amid rising interest rates, inflationary pressures and ongoing geopolitical issues....

Funds management

2021 global performance to surpass pre-COVID levels

The world economy could grow by over 6% in 2021, potentially reaching as high as 7.5%, according to PGIM Fixed Income. ...

Funds management

World economy less resilient than pre-GFC

The global economy is less resilient than 12 years ago at the onset of the financial crisis with the Euro area having seen the biggest decrease in resilience over the per...

Funds management

Potential recession leaves investors needing to shift focus

The global economy has shown some recovery, but there still is evidence of a looming recession and investors should be wary....

Funds management

Australian economy outlook still cautious

The outlook for the Australian economy remained cautious, with reflation now becoming a global trend, according to BlackRock....

Tools & guides

Adjusting to a new reality post Brexit

While political near-term uncertainties create panic and worry, global economic growth and profitability outlooks are more important, Nader Naeimi writes....

Knowledge Centre

Challenges Remain for Asia’s Economies, PIMCO’s Cyclical Outlook

Complicated growth and policy environments in China and Japan create challenges for the region. Australia’s currency strength and lack of business spending are keeping pr...

Features

Inflation: Dead, or just forgotten?

While a number of economists and commentators believe that the global economy is on the brink of deflation, Dr. Michael Hasenstab explains why deflationary fears are misg...

Financial planning

ASIC applies OTC derivative clearing regime

ASIC releases rules that apply Australia’s compulsory central clearing regime for over the counter (OTC) derivatives of financial institutions....

Funds management

Pre-GFC markets unlikely to return

Markets are unlikely to return to pre-GFC conditions economies shift away from an industrial base towards a digital and service base....

Editorial

Waiting for the tide to turn

Planners' appetite for fixed income has been on the decline, but will question marks over rates and markets change that? Kate Cowling investigates....

Funds management

Macquarie Australia’s largest fund manager

Macquarie Group has emerged as Australia’s largest fund manager and 52nd ranked manager in the world, but IFM Investors is growing in Australian influence....

Funds management

Investors missing out on $24b from cross-border investments

Investors are missing out in billions of dollars in returns from foreign shares and bonds due to unclaimed global withholding tax, new research claims. ...