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REITs primed for investor cash amid uncertainty

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
... that companies that are more sensitive to economic conditions in the broader equity market may lose their ability to maintain prices during a downturn. On the other hand, Rush stated that REITs have historically proven to be a defensive investment option ...

Super funds defend controversial weapons holdings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
Several major superannuation funds such as UniSuper, Aware Super, and Equip Super continue to invest in global weapons companies despite growing concerns among members, particularly as the Israel-Hamas war escalates. This includes France's Thales ...

Unlisted asset valuation practices under review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024
... identified, it said. Another major priority for the regulator is ensuring cyber resilience of entities, saying it will maintain its heightened supervisory focus on this area. Where entities are found to have major vulnerabilities, APRA said it "will ...

Netwealth records $78bn FUA, flags departure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024
... is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and continued success during the leadership change. "Looking forward, we maintain a positive outlook for the future and the growth opportunity ahead of us is significant," the platform said. "... inflows for ...

Interest rates drive adviser conversations in 2024

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... surplus cash, yielding optimal returns for the cash bucket. This strategy allows us to actively review asset allocation and maintain ample cash reserves, providing flexibility for pension payments or unforeseen cash needs," she said. For her retirees ...

Diverger shareholders welcome Count takeover

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2024
... votes, Diverger non-executive chair Peter Brook urged shareholders to vote in favour of the transaction. "Accordingly, we maintain our previously stated recommendation that Diverger shareholders should vote in favour of the Scheme in the absence of a ...

Super fund satisfaction improves: Roy Morgan

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2024
... they have under management in a highly competitive industry. "For those larger and more complex superannuation funds to maintain a high degree of customer satisfaction and better investment returns will be more important than ever before," she said.

Australian Ethical super chief goes for growth in 2024

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024
Australian Ethical is transitioning its administration to Grow Inc in 2024, while also aspiring to accelerate growth in response to an increasing preference for ethical investments, says chief executive of superannuation Ross Piper. In an interview ...

Australian economic growth slows, IMF maintains positive outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024
Australian economic growth is slowing due to tighter macroeconomic policies and financial conditions, but the International Monetary Fund (IMF) maintains a robust outlook. In an annual review of Australia's economy, the IMF reported a decrease in economic ...

Standalone laws key to solving legislative 'porridge': ALRC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024
... overlapping provisions should be consolidated; and legislation should be structured in a way that helps users "develop and maintain mental models that enhance navigability and comprehensibility." In terms of grouping, the ALRC says there are parts of ...