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US inflation hits one-year low

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2023
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the US dropped 0.1% in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inflation in the US has risen 6.5% over the past year, but the latest data also shows a cooling trend for the sixth consecutive month. US ...

Australian CPI accelerates to 7.3%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2023
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 7.3% in the year to November, dragging inflation back up to its 32-year high. In October inflation dipped to 6.9%, showing signs of cooling off, however the elevated rise ahead of market expectation (7.2%) paints ...

Magellan reports $2.6bn net outflows

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 JAN 2023
... announcement, Magellan said it will pay distributions (net of reinvestment) of approximately $0.3 billion in January. This figure will be reflected in the funds' FUM and performance fee update for next month. Magellan also said that performance fees ...

RBA bumps up cash rate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2022
As forecast, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the cash rate by another 25 basis points. KPMG chief economist Brendan Rynne noted that the RBA remains concerned about the immediate economic outlook, despite confirming that its recently ...

Chief responsibility officer joins Janus Henderson

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2022
... deliver on behalf of our clients," Dibadj said. "I've known Michelle for many years; she is a hugely talented and dynamic figure. Michelle augments our existing capabilities with her experience and leadership skills and will further embed corporate ...

Survey shows impact of inflation on industry pay rises

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2022
... over the 12 months to the September 2022 quarter, CPI rose to 7.3%. "Meaning anyone who received a rise in pay below that figure over the period suffered a 'real-terms' pay cut - a salary increase below inflation," it said. Out of the 1500 candidates ...

Six local funds in world's top 100: Study

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2022
There are six Australian entities in the top 100 asset owners by size, according to Willis Towers Watson's Thinking Ahead Institute. According to new research, total assets held by the globe's 100 largest owners is up 9% since the end of 2021 to US$26 ...

Millions of retirees will benefit from QAR

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2022
... average. The reforms would also help two million more retirees with super savings obtain financial advice by 2040. This figure will increase to 3.4 million by 2060. "These retirees would collectively draw down $22.5 billion more from their superannuation ...

Affordable housing investments a win-win: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2022
... five years. Nevertheless, the report found that the estimated shortfall in social housing dwellings is 524,000, and this figure is forecast to inflate over the next decade. ISA called the Housing Accord a crucial first step needed to get investments ...

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Graham

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2022
... are exceptionally good at their job, who can't pass the exam or don't have the qualifications and are trying to figure out ways to get out of the industry. "It's been terrible, but it'll be even worse after all these people have put the ...