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On May 1, 2026, Chris Andrews, CEO, joined Ausbiz to discuss how persistent inflation, rising geopolitical risk, and higher for longer interest rates are reshaping the investment landscape. Andrews explained that Australia faces its most challenging inflationary environment since the early 1990s, with underlying pressures compounded by higher energy costs and global instability. Previously, on November 21, 2025, Dr. Jane Oppenheim, CEO of the Year at The CEO Magazine Executive of the Year Awards, featured on Ausbiz's "The Last Call" segment, sharing insights into Ego's growth story, career highlights, and leadership philosophies. Earlier, on November 24, 2025, Hsieh expressed cautious optimism on Ausbiz for smaller development projects within the private credit sector, attributing this to ongoing government reforms and stabilizing construction costs. He also noted the sector's robust lending standards, highlighting that the industry avoided the high leverage and loosened covenants seen prior to the GFC.
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