Search results for: alternative investment

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6 December 2018

Alternative Investments Conference explores the finer points of a cash-free future

The day-long event drew on attendees’ broad expertise to discuss what is becoming an increasingly important part of investors’ portfolios.

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20 December 2016
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29 September 2016

Low returns prompt alternative investment plan

The low global interest rate environment has elevated alternative investments as a potentially attractive asset class for fund managers seeking higher returns. Practitioners, academics, professionals and regulatory agencies involved in the finance industry will attend a two-day international conference on the Gold Coast to share ideas on the growing trend.

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20 December 2023

Navigating investments wisely

Explore intelligent wealth-building insights: assess risk objectively, avoid herd mentality, and overcome overconfidence in navigating investments. Success lies not just in making money but in safeguarding it—creating a resilient financial foundation for the future says Dr John Fan.

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7 January 2016
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18 April 2016
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12 December 2024
Woman sitting at a table

Victim-survivors share views on criminalising coercive control

A report released by the Australian Institute of Criminology has revealed how Australian female victim-survivors feel about the criminalisation of...

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9 September 2024
Big Oil

What if Big Oil championed, and profited from, the green transition?

Like the petroleum industry itself, households are heavily invested in existing transport technologies. Getting oil and gas companies – and consumers – to switch to zero-emissions transport is a huge challenge. Repurposing existing infrastructure to supply clean fuels could convince both consumers and vehicle manufacturers to make the switch. But what would that take?

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29 February 2024
'The Gabba' in Woolloongabba, Brisbane

From white elephants to a sustainable legacy

The scrutiny of infrastructure planning for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics is intensifying. In alignment with the International Olympic Committee's emphasis on sustainability and legacy, venues must prioritise plans that ensure a lasting positive impact, conforming to the standards of the 'the new norm'.

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21 February 2024
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Reforming the Australian grocery market

The Australian grocery market, dominated by Coles and Woolworths, faces scrutiny over pricing, competition, and innovation. Griffith University's Graeme Hughes says reforms emphasising transparency, competition, and consumer empowerment are essential for its future.

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