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Australia vulnerable to further shocks: RBA

CASSANDRA BALDINI | MONDAY, 9 OCT 2023

... explained that insolvencies within the business sector have risen from the exceptionally low levels observed during the pandemic. While most are small companies, the report revealed the number of medium and large companies becoming insolvent has also ...

Global economy 'remarkably resilient', faces growth challenges: IMF

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023

... recent shocks. However, she cautioned that progress is measured, and that the current global growth rate trails the pre-pandemic average of 3.8%. "Looking ahead over the medium term, growth prospects have weakened," Georgieva said. "Most advanced economies ...

Family office executives take investment reins: Ocorian

CHLOE WALKER | THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2023

... managers to manage their assets, but falling returns driven by the financial crisis in 2008 and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the switch to alternative approaches and directly employing professionals," Ocorian said. "The move to increased ...

FEAL appoints NGS Super chief to board

CASSANDRA BALDINI | FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023

... are here to serve," he said. At the same time, Delaney thanked Townsend for her contribution, particularly during the pandemic. "Jo's commitment to FEAL during this distressing period was instrumental in not only securing FEAL's financial position but ...

Australia's wealth gap deepens: Report

CHLOE WALKER | WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2023

... average income of the lowest 20% fell by 3.5%, compared with 0.5% for the middle 20%, and 0.1% for the highest 20%. "The pandemic response highlights the profound impact of government policy on income inequality in our society," ACOSS chief executive ...

Qantas Super confirms merger plans

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023

... 84-year-old fund currently has just over 26,000 members. Its ability to gain members suffered in recent years with the pandemic, as did its funds under management when Qantas laid off staff and the fund saw about $1 billion pour out under the ERS scheme. ...

Cost-of-living crisis will persist into future: Study

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2023

... "In general, older people's sense of financial resilience and financial security have fallen since the start of the pandemic and the increasing cost-of living has further undermined long-term planning and financial goal setting of older Australians," ...

A roadmap for transitioning to managed accounts

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023

... managed accounts to clients, it's useful to highlight their advantages through relatable case studies, like the COVID-19 pandemic, he said. The benefits of managed accounts also extend beyond execution and transparency; they also offer a superior level ...

Some explanations have missed the mark: Lowe

CASSANDRA BALDINI | FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2023

... population's economic prosperity. In his final speech as governor, delivered yesterday, Lowe stated that managing the pandemic and grappling with 30-year high inflation posed a challenge that was further complicated by the impact of the media. He further ...

Janus Henderson launches new fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI | TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2023

... recent trends of deglobalisation, characterised by the fragmentation of end markets and regional supply chains in a post-pandemic environment. Additionally, the firm said the disruption presents a dual landscape of challenges and long-term growth prospects ...

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Super funds race to implement digital advice

VINNY VUCAGO

Australian superannuation funds are increasingly turning to digital advice tools to bridge the longstanding gap between members needs and access to affordable financial guidance, according to executives at wealth technology Bravura Solutions.

Musk's $106bn fundamental-defying IPO lands on Nasdaq

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

SpaceX has raised US$75 billion ($106.8bn) in the biggest-ever stock market debut, valuing Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company at US$1.77 trillion.

Quinbrook appoints Australian lead

VINNY VUCAGO

Energy transition infrastructure investor Quinbrook has appointed Tim Horneman as region leader for Australia, formalising his responsibility for the firm's local investment activities and business operations.

Former ASFA COO joins housing fund manager

MATTHEW WAI

The former chief operating officer of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has joined C1 Capital Group as chief investment and operating officer.

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