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Challenger launches $250m unsecured note offer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... Challenger Capital Notes 2. The investment firm seeks to strengthen its balance sheet and bolster its capital base amid economic uncertainty. The notes will be perpetual, with a scheduled mandatory conversion date of February 2032. Challenger Capital ...

Magellan sees more outflows

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 6 MAR 2023
In February, the fund manager saw net outflows of $0.8 billion, reverting its funds under management (FUM) to $45.4 billion. The result was due to net retail outflows of $0.5 billion and net institutional outflows of $0.3 billion. By asset class, Magellan ...

Lazard Asset Management creates family office division

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2023
... sophisticated and innovative wealth management solutions is increasing as family offices navigate the ever-changing markets and economic environment," LAM chief executive Evan Russo said. "Both Truvvo and Lazard are committed to providing world-class ...

Capital markets spearhead next recession: CIO

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2023
... sectors, private equity in particular, are a cause for concern at a time when investors are worried about the next major economic downturn. Many investors do not understand the high levels of risk borne by private equity, which is underpinned by investments ...

UHNWs wealth in decline: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023
... commercial property in 2023, while 18% they will invest indirectly (e.g., through REITS or debt funding). Despite the economic uncertainty, four in 10 HNWIs are planning to increase travel overseas, and a similar proportion plan to increase personal ...

Australian dividends surge in 2022: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2023
... up after the pandemic, with payouts back to their historic trend. This is an amazing achievement given the extent of economic disruption caused by COVID-19." Janus Henderson said it forecasts slower growth in 2023, with payments of USD$1.60 trillion ...

Industry super defies turbulent markets

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2023
... largely driven by global central banks' aggressive monetary tightening to curb inflation, which has subsequently slowed economic growth. Super funds' rate of return for last year was -5.5% per annum, a significant decrease compared to 2021's ROR of 12.9% ...

Poor financial literacy worsens underinsurance problem

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2023
... people fail to see the value of life insurance." Tse added that given underinsurance is an ongoing concern and macro-economic factors continue to apply pressure, the risk is that people, especially women, will fall further behind. "Life insurance, particularly ...

Economic landscape spurs advice model rethink

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2023
Economic uncertainty is forcing financial advisers to rethink their business models as they broaden their remit outside of traditional of investment management and administration. Insights from Desktop Broker in the newly released paper, Advice trends ...

Aussie equities withstand test of time: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2023
Australia has been the best performing equities market globally over the last 123 years, according to the latest Credit Suisse Global Investment Returns Yearbook. Published in collaboration with London Business School, the report covers all main asset ...