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RBA considers impact of climate on monetary policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia is assessing how the economic effects of climate change may affect monetary policy, including the merits of flexible inflation targeting. Speaking at the Sir Leslie Melville Lecture in Canberra, future governor Michele ...

Global dividends at all-time highs: Janus Henderson

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
The global dividend landscape experienced a striking uptick in the second quarter of the year with a record-breaking total of $844.7 billion, showcasing an impressive 4.9% growth. Janus Henderson's Global Dividend Index report, a long-term study into ...

AustralianSuper hires head of international, private equity

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
After 23 years with AXA Investment Management (AXA IM), Mark Hargraves is set to become AustralianSuper's new head of international and private equity. Based in London, Hargraves will be responsible for leading AustralianSuper's $69 billion international ...

Alternative real estate is on the rise: AXA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... distinction: in Australia, 50% of the allocation is categorised as alternative real estate. He further explained that there's a trend towards non-traditional real estate among investors. "Alternative real estate can make sense and it comes down to ...

Top global trends impacting portfolio construction

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... Ukraine and Russia, what we're seeing is a strong push by countries for energy security," she said. According to her, this trend is speeding up decarbonisation and the transition towards renewable energy sources. Wrigley further highlighted one consequence ...

ISA, AIST announce merger to form new organisation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2023
... merger opportunities, driven by seeking the best outcomes for members. Similarly, ISA is no exception to this prevailing trend. "A unique operating model could potentially act as a unifying force within the profit-to-member funds sector, delivering benefits ...

Platform comparison fintech launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2023
SuitabilityHub, a new fintech that allows financial advisers to compare platform providers' features and takes the focus off fees, has launched to financial advisers. SuitabilityHub is a one-stop shop that drills down on platform providers' ...

Earnings, profits down at Charter Hall

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2023
The fund manager has reported operating earnings of $441.2 million for FY23, down about $100 million from the year prior. Its statutory profit after tax was $196.1 million, down a significant 78.5% on the previous year. Full year distributions totaled ...

Unemployment rate rises as gender wage gap narrows

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2023
... shrunk to its smallest ever, with female wages growing at a rate that significantly outpaces their male counterparts. The trend was particularly evident in sectors dominated by female workers, such as teaching and nursing. The gender wage gap reduced ...

Magellan performance halves across the board

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2023
... was a shadow of the $600.1 million reported in FY22. Statutory net profit after tax of $182.7 million followed a linear trend, down 52%. Magellan's investments in Barrenjoey Capital Partners and FinClear delivered a post-tax loss of $11.5 million ...