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CPI rises despite Fed rate hikes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2022
... Open Market Committee minutes said: "Inflation remained elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher food and energy prices, and broader price pressures." "Participants recognised that Russia's war against Ukraine ...

Financial stability risks escalate: RBA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 10 OCT 2022
... rising cost pressures, higher interest expenses and slowing revenue growth. "Forbearance assisted many firms through the pandemic but is now winding down and insolvencies have started to pick up more recently. There is considerable variation across industries ...

Chief executives anticipate recession: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 10 OCT 2022
... recession will upend anticipated growth over the next three years and three-quarters also believe a recession will make post-pandemic recovery harder," the report said. "Seventy-one per cent of chief executives predict a recession will impact company ...

First Super: Merger pressure fizzles out

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2022
... furnishing and kitchen cabinets have all been in high demand. "This means members have worked continuously through the pandemic," Watson explains. "So we've had year-on-year membership growth. Our membership growth initiatives may be sub-scale stuff ...

Property fund hires from AXA IM

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2022
... said that she is excited to join UPS at such an important time for the Australian retail industry. "As we emerge from a pandemic era, we have the opportunity to shape a new landscape," Wood said. "I have always admired Patrick and his team's innovative ...

Jameson Capital, TTB Real Estate partner

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 20 SEP 2022
... and extensive global network of investors," he said. "With Australia's relative success in the management of the pandemic presenting a target-rich environment, our local expertise puts us in a good position to leverage TTB's relationships and ...

FPA Congress a chance to 'reunite, reset'

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2022
... information enabling them to work more closely with clients and understand their changing needs, particularly in the post-pandemic environment. Now with a proposal put to members to merge with the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), the FPA Congress ...

Will listed infrastructure protect portfolios during market downturn?

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2022
... equities and listed infrastructure were significantly affected in 2020 by the market volatility at the beginning of the pandemic. "As of the end of July 2022, global equities have faced a period of significant negative performance, particularly in the ...

Not enough being done to fix super gap: AIST

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2022
In opening the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees' Conference of Major Super Funds, chief executive Eva Scheerlinck lamented the glacial pace of change for women when it comes to superannuation. Touching on why closing the gender super ...

Women have suffered greater financial loss post-pandemic: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2022
While a third of men in Australia experienced a boost in their annual income during COVID, just one in four women saw an increase, according to new research from Equipsuper. The results of Equip's survey also reveal that a larger proportion of men ...