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Recession risk for Australia minimal: Forum

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023

... raging headwinds posed by inflation and interest rates, to the extent that it will meet its growth forecast and avoid a recession, according to an investment expert. La Trobe Financial chief investment officer Chris Paton, who spoke at Financial Standard ...

Financial markets brace for gloomy first half

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2023

... majority (60%) of analysts surveyed believe that their area of coverage is currently experiencing a slowdown, a shallow recession or worse. Just over half of them expect the business cycle to turn positive again by the end of 2023 and only a minority ...

Federal Reserve increases rates 25bp

CASSANDRA BALDINI | THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023

... Fed is even trying for a soft landing. While they would never say so, they might prefer the restorative aspects of a recession and a proper bear market." The Commonwealth Bank of Australia said the markets did have some response, explaining US shares ...

Aussie shares to continue outperformance: Oliver

CHLOE WALKER | THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023

... more downside, Oliver believes there is no sign of a property crash dragging down banks and pushing the economy into recession. "The period of underperformance in Australian shares compared to global shares since 2009 is likely to be over," he concluded. ...

Future Fund reports 3.7% loss for 2022

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023

... portfolio from a range of scenarios. "Including sticky inflation leading to prolonged higher rates and the risk of a global recession, while seeking opportunities to generate long-term returns," he explained. Future Fund further reported a total of $243 ...

Skill shortage to continue to cost Aussie companies

CASSANDRA BALDINI | MONDAY, 30 JAN 2023

... rates," explained Robert Half director Nicole Gorton. "With business confidence soaring despite whispers of a potential recession in Australia, the skills shortage for finance, technology and business support talent continues to plague the labour market ...

Bonds are back: GSFM

CHLOE WALKER | WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2023

... earnings have appropriately priced the cyclical downside, Miller said. "That's the big question. Are we going to have a recession this year?" According to Miller, the data doesn't validate that view at the moment. "If we look at the labor market ...

Australia likely to avoid recession: Oliver

CHLOE WALKER | THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2023

While the risk of recession is high, its likely to be avoided down under, according to AMP head of investment strategy and chief economist Shane Oliver. According to Oliver, a slump in consumer spending (thanks to rate hikes, cost of living pressures ...

Top 10 issues for super funds in 2023: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2023

... for super funds. Superannuation advisory partners Melinda Howes, Lisa Butler Beatty and Linda Elkins said with global recession looking more likely in 2023, volatility looks the order of the day for share markets. "Retirees who may have switched their ...

Job market strong despite looming recession: Study

CHLOE WALKER | MONDAY, 16 JAN 2023

... plan to maintain their contract headcount. Only 12% of employers intend to rein in their hiring ahead of a potential recession and embark on a hiring freeze for permanent talent, while 14% plan to take the same action for contract roles. Eliminating ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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