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What you need to know about the 2023-24 budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Cost of living pressures and the transition to clean energy took centre stage on federal budget night as the Labor Party unveiled a package of measures in response to mounting economic uncertainties. Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2023-24 ...

Australia's enviable debt levels

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
... budget deficit is -5.8% of GDP, in the UK it's -6.1% of GDP and in New Zealand it's -8.9% of GDP. Australia's radically low level of central government debt and low annual deficits has major implications for Australia's fixed interest investment markets ...

Funding boosts ASIC greenwashing remit

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
ASIC will tighten its scrutiny of greenwashing as part of the Labor government's crackdown on protecting investors against investment scams and other misconduct from product issuers. Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers bolstered ASIC enforcement activity ...

Australian Retirement Trust reduces fees, ups premiums

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
... fund said it is the result of an increased number of claims lodged by members in recent years "As a result of this higher level of support, premiums will increase to ensure we can continue to support our members now and into the future. We don't ...

Qualitas signs $1bn credit mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2023
... breadth of product available from alternative financiers. RSLs present compelling risk adjusted returns given the exposure level is typically at a material discount to underlying valuations with a backdrop of strong residential demand dynamics," Qualitas ...

Mercer scoops up third BT business unit

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2023
... funding and liquidity ratios well above regulatory requirements. Our credit quality remains sound with little change in the level of stressed assets, however we boosted credit impairment provisions this half reflecting the forecast tougher economic o ...

FAAA suggests adviser pathway tweaks

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023
... further qualifications required," Abood said. The FAA also advised a requirement to complete the Code of Ethics Graduate level subject would ensure that all practicing advisers have a shared understanding and body of knowledge of our legislated code. ...

US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023
... Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 25 basis points, elevating the target range to 5% - 5.25%, marking the highest level in 16 years. The central bank's decision comes as part of its ongoing commitment to slaying high inflation. Federal ...

HESTA revamps insurance offering

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023
... "These changes help ensure that the cover continues to be sustainable, so we can continue to offer members access to a basic level of protection for the times they need it most..." HESTA said. The fund is also introducing changes to several of its insurance ...

Issuers must lift DDO game: ASIC

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023
The regulator issued a warning to investment product issuers after a review found woeful compliance in meeting the design and distribution obligations (DDO). Since last July, ASIC has placed interim stop orders on 26 investment products from 18 issuers ...