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WAM Leaders to make bid for QV Equities

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2024
... company's net assets to increase by about $229 million after acquiring 100% of QVE under the offer. WAM Leaders was listed in May 2016, with an aim to identify large-cap companies with strong fundamentals, a robust macroeconomic thematic and a catalyst. ...

Gender pay gap reporting to be scrutinised

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2024
... the second round," she said. And while White believes companies are prepared to report "from a technical perspective", they may face difficulties contextualising and explaining significant pay gaps. There is an expectation that companies with gender ...

ETFs reigned supreme in 2023: Superhero

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2024
... of the country, with Gold Hydrogen Ltd (GHY) and Core Lithium (CXO) taking pole position, respectively. "Younger investors may have a reputation as impulse-driven or risk-taking crusaders, but this year's trading data shows otherwise," the report said. ...

Ex-Merricks commodities guru launches hedge fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2024
... Merricks Capital," Davis explained. "Therefore, some investors might already be familiar with this strategy, while others may be new to the alternative and commodities sectors."

ASIC files contempt orders against repeat offender

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024
... is now seeking orders against Fuoco for contempt of court. If Fuoco is found liable, the court can impose penalties which may include a fine, asset sequestration or a term of imprisonment. Just last year, Fuoco was convicted and fined for his involvement ...

Real asset cycle likely to return: Dexus

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... during Q4 of 2023 could be a sign of a shift in investor attitude. Dexus believes investors are regaining confidence and it may have an impact across the entire real asset spectrum. "Australian shares returned 8.4% through the fourth quarter and 12.4% ...

Interest rates drive adviser conversations in 2024

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... decisions that align with their long-term goals, even in the face of competitive and challenging market conditions. Homeownership may not be for everyone right now, so we need to be really clear about how these choices impact their long-term goals beyond ...

Australian Ethical super chief goes for growth in 2024

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024
... long-term view around the settings of the portfolio we have." Piper accepts that Australian Ethical's portfolio exclusions may lead to periods of underperformance; but the prevailing sentiment within the fund suggests that, despite foregoing short-term ...

Australian economic growth slows, IMF maintains positive outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024
... target range of 2-3%. In response, the RBA has significantly tightened monetary policy, raising the cash rate by 4.25% since May 2022, a measure that, while substantial, is comparatively moderate compared to some other advanced economies. "Executive ...

ME Bank fined $820k for misleading borrowers

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024
... followed an investigation and referral by ASIC. The regulator found the bank sent 589 letters to home loan customers between 25 May 2018 and 3 September 2018, informing them of incorrect minimum repayment amounts to be paid after the expiry of either ...