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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 ...

It's time to fill your boots with private debt

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... we're always on the lookout for opportunities, especially when something's happened in the market. We've had the pandemic period, which has really shaken the concern, uncertainty, and caution with regards to whether I'm going to get my ...

Unlisted asset valuation flaws complicate comparison

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... strategy. Patrick argued that uncertainty is inherent in all investments, as exemplified by unforeseen events including the pandemic, that affected many unlisted asset valuations. "My view is that we're dealing with markets made up of a collection ...

LGT Crestone hires from Future Fund

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
... behind the sovereign wealth fund's switch to alpha-seeking strategies following the global disruption caused by the pandemic. Before that, Tan held investment analyst roles at Qantas Super and Mercer. At Qantas Super, he helped develop and enhance ...

Millions of Aussies investing in collectibles

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
... directed their investments towards sneakers (39%), tickets (30%), and handbags (27%). "During the boom at the peak of the pandemic many Aussies became more familiar with investing," said Finder investing expert Kylie Purcell. "Since then, we've experienced ...

Unemployment rate rises as gender wage gap narrows

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2023
... nursing. The gender wage gap reduced to a record low of 13%, a notable decrease from the 13.9% observed just before the pandemic hit in November 2019. This figure is also substantially lower than the 17.4% recorded a decade ago in May 2013. ASPL Group ...

Retail investors ready to dive back in: Survey

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2023
... to increase investment over the coming year as concerns over interest rates replace last year's fears of the ongoing pandemic and global political unrest. "After a rough 2022 where confidence plunged due to fears around a continuing pandemic and ongoing ...

Super funds prime distributor of death, TPD cover

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2023
... reforms to compulsory super fund group insurance no longer being charged to inactive fund members and the impact of the pandemic," Rainmaker said. "But since then, it has fully recovered." Looking at the three primary distribution channels - being retail ...