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Super funds 'playing to their strengths' in private markets

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2024
... their drawbacks, including valuations being less frequent compared to public assets and a lack of regulatory oversight. "A sharp, sudden economic jolt may see listed equities devalued instantaneously; private assets, meanwhile, may not be revalued for ...

Intergenerational wealth picture 'bleak': Grattan

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
... sustained period of high inflation and steeply rising interest rates. While not all older Australians are wealthy, there is a sharp age dimension to this divergence in fortunes," Sathanapally said. Sathanapally said it was up to everyone - governments ...

Bell Financial Group bids $51m for SelfWealth

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 NOV 2024
Bell Financial Group (BFG) is proposing to acquire SelfWealth for $51 million in a deal which both parties find "compelling." BFG said in offering 22 cents for each SelfWealth security, shareholders of the trading platform "will benefit through increased ...

US election to add to inflation woes: Experts

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024
As the countdown begins to one of the most contentious election cycles in US history, experts are weighing in on how either a Republican or Democratic win may impact markets. US shares were lower on Monday (local time) ahead of the election, as polls ...

GAM hires new local lead from Bennelong

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2024
... in September to take the helm of Global X Australia. Based in Sydney, Finnell will work alongside client directors Daniel Sharp and Alexandra Williamson, to develop and focus on the institutional and wholesale client base. An additional staffer will ...

CommSec names new chief economist

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 28 OCT 2024
... retirement of Craig James, our chief economist," CommSec said. "Craig has been an invaluable part of CommSec, known for his sharp economic insights, deep knowledge of the financial markets, and a dedication to educating Australians on the importance ...

Australia a top destination for international investment: QIC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 28 OCT 2024
QIC chief economist Matthew Peter has revealed that Australian ranks 6 th as a top destination for international investment on a global scale. QIC collated and analysed data to reveal the attractiveness of countries around the globe as investment destinations. ...

Australian equities rise, but global markets preferred: Morningstar

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2024
... indexes, with the CSI 300 and Hang Seng each gaining over 15%. "These markets represent top performers in 2024 following the sharp recovery in September," Morningstar said. Meanwhile, in the US, the Nasdaq and S&P 500 gained ground after the Federal ...

ECB drops interest rates to 3.25%

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
The European Central Bank (ECB) has lowered interest rates for the third time this year by 25 basis points to 3.25%. The decision affects three key areas: the deposit facility, main refinancing operations, and marginal lending facility, which will decrease ...

Harris vs Trump: Key economic policy differences

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2024
... to the polls to decide between current Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. "Clearly there are sharp contrasts in the character of the Presidential candidates," Cunneen said. "Donald Trump's unique maverick 'my way or the highway' ...