In this week's episode, Paige Estritori discusses recent developments in Sydney's real estate market, global finance trends, funds management, and banking news. Sydney's median asking price for houses has surged past the $2 million mark, a trend potentially amplified by potential rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of Australia and a new deposit guarantee scheme for first-time buyers. In global finance, despite geopolitical instability, institutional investors show remarkable resilience. In funds management, Acadian Asset Management unveils a new fund, the Acadian Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity. Meanwhile, in banking news, the Bank of Queensland warns of possible bad loans amid economic uncertainty, though showing optimism as their shares climbed and credit loss dropped. Stay tuned for more news updates next week.n