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Global dividends at all-time highs: Janus Henderson

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... of global equity income Ben Lofthouse, economic growth around the world is moderating as it responds to higher interest rates. "Markets now expect global profits to be flat this year, after soaring to record highs in 2022, and when we speak to companies ...

Future Fund posts 6% return

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... positioned moderately below neutral risk settings at a time when the economic outlook and the direction of inflation and interest rates make investment returns less certain," he said. "We have made significant changes to the portfolio over the past two ...

It's time to fill your boots with private debt

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... private debt Susan Kasser came together for the discussion, which focused on how market volatility borne from rising interest rates, inflation, and supply chain issues have created a compelling investment opportunity in private debt. Nunez noted that ...

MA Financial strengthens lending business

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
... and often fixed rate corporate bonds, when really, there was this whole world of private credit out there." With interest rates rising, Wyke said, equities and fixed rate corporate bonds have been hit hard. Meanwhile, private credit - which can be structured ...

Perpetual restructures asset management leadership, regional chiefs exit

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023
... expected to continue to be challenging with investor caution towards equities, asset allocation shifts and higher interest rates globally. Our focus is on successfully integrating Pendal into our business, delivering the committed synergies of $80 million ...

Earnings, profits down at Charter Hall

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2023
... Harrison said despite challenging conditions, FY23 maintained group FUM despite downward valuations driven by rising interest rates. "Property FUM grew $6.2 billion to $71.0 billion, and our operating earnings ex-transaction and performance fees grew ...

Global wealth to rise 38% by 2027: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2023
... declines last year, while non-financial assets - mostly real estate - stayed resilient, despite rapidly rising interest rates. Along with the decline in aggregate wealth, overall wealth inequality also fell in 2022, with the wealth share of the global ...

Dexus reports $752.7m loss

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2023
... operating profit after tax also took a 3% hit to $580 million from $596 million in FY22. "While high inflation and interest rates continue to place pressures on our operating environment, our integrated model ensures that we are well positioned to continue ...

Retail investors ready to dive back in: Survey

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2023
... superannuation portfolios. It revealed the intentions to increase investment over the coming year as concerns over interest rates replace last year's fears of the ongoing pandemic and global political unrest. "After a rough 2022 where confidence plunged ...

APIR reports surge in new financial products

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
... opportunity to negotiate better outcomes for their member," KPMG said. Looking to FY24, challenges such as fluctuating interest rates and looming recessionary threats are expected to have a heavy influence on product development strategies. But the industry ...