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Menopause: The silent economic crisis

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... that it's impossible for them to be accurate... most estimates of this hypothetical nature are or will be highly conservative, but that's one of the main things we need in order to push for reform," she says. Without Fair Work Act reform it is ...

Super funds are lousy at communications: Strategist

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... just maximise return'." The largest single group are the prudential traditionalists. "They're the older, conservative group and are very important to superfunds as they have your highest balances," Ralph said. "The world is changing too quickly ...

Morningstar launches managed accounts portfolios

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2023
... exchange-traded funds. The six portfolios, currently available on the Macquarie Wrap and Praemium platforms, are the Conservative, Moderate, Balanced, Growth, High Growth and All Growth options. HUB24 is due to add the portfolios to its platform on March ...

In need of repair: Gender stereotypes and advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... raise children and as a result may have a lower earning potential," she says. After her divorce, Baulch became more conservative with her finances, but also gained a sense of freedom to prioritise the things that were most important to her. "My advice ...

Economic landscape spurs advice model rethink

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2023
... years, investors have become used to consistent returns in the vicinity of 8-10% per annum from equities. With more conservative returns on the horizon, advisers can expect greater scrutiny of their investment philosophy, processes, and performance ...

New front in super wars, stability at risk: Opposition

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023
... to fill budget holes." While still supporting the principle of an objective for super, Taylor says change must be conservative, measured, and responsive to the real gaps that exist in the system, rather than on the whims of governments of the day. "It's ...

Government progresses social housing measures

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2023
... our members, particularly those members requiring a steady stream of income during retirement or as part of a more conservative accumulation product," Cbus chair Wayne Swan said. Collins also introduced The National Housing Supply and Affordability Council ...

Macquarie profits boosted by commodities

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2023
... rate are expected to be within the range of historical levels. "We continue to maintain a cautious stance, with a conservative approach to capital, funding and liquidity that positions us well to respond to the current environment," it concluded.

Private debt a silver lining of market volatility: QIC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2023
... favourable deal terms. "Capital constraints and rising investor caution have allowed for improved credit terms and more conservative capital structures in recent transactions," the report said. "As this becomes more 'creditor friendly' bias than normal ...

APAC airports well positioned for recovery: Study

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2023
... The report added that toll roads' performance is sustained by index-linked revenue protection, which, combined with conservative debt-hedging policies, should offset near-term pressures from high inflation and rising interest rates. "Ports may be most ...