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Perpetual delivers 'mixed' performance in Q2

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
... including greater scarcity of undervalued securities, pressure to remain fully invested to avoid underperformance, and competition from passive funds that simply track the market. "Accordingly, we anticipate portfolio returns for our covered firms to ...

Bumpy roads ahead for traditional active managers

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2025
... including greater scarcity of undervalued securities, pressure to remain fully invested to avoid underperformance, and competition from passive funds that simply track the market. "Accordingly, we anticipate portfolio returns for our covered firms to ...

AustralianSuper welcomes AI tech competition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2025
... AustralianSuper holds around $2 billion of Nvidia shares in its balanced option, but chief executive Paul Schroder said competition in the space is "positive". "Somebody has come along and said, 'we can do that much more cheaply'. We welcome competition ...

ASIC names new chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2025
... Investments Commission (ASIC) has named a chief executive, following Warren Day's abrupt exit in June last year. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chief executive Scott Gregson will join ASIC on March 29 to replace the current interim ...

GQG ends year with $32.7bn net inflows

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 9 JAN 2025
... that this is a "good reason for us to have a partial redemption." GQG also said it's "well positioned relative to the competition" citing its long-term risk adjusted returns and the strength of its global distribution capabilities. GQG's funds under ...

New tool will streamline regulation: Chalmers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2024
... plan with a greater level of confidence and certainty," Chalmers said. "More confidence and certainty will encourage competition and improve productivity in the financial services sector." The RIG will be updated twice a year and include information ...

M&A and IPO the 'gamechangers' for 2025: Expert

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2024
... The bill passed Parliament on November 28, coming into effect from 1 January 2026, but according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), it will also allow for "merger parties to start using the new merger regime on a voluntary ...

Productivity Commission tasked with five new inquiries

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024
... said the inquiries were designed to build on the government's productivity agenda across the five pillars, including competition reforms, and working to incentivise investments in cheaper and cleaner energy. "This agenda includes our $900 million National ...

Productivity slump threatens asset returns: Shane Oliver

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2024
... housing affordability issues, a slowdown in business investment, increased market concentration which has reduced competition, uncertainty around climate policies which have contributed to underinvestment in power supply, and a "huge expansion" in public ...

'New class of advisers' need clear-cut distinction: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024
... grandchildren of existing clients. "Advice firms should have this option. This provides a level playing field, enhances competition and it gives consumers more choice," Abood said. Tranche 2 of the DBFO reforms will open limited advice to NCAs who work ...