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2025 economic outlook 'threatening': AMP

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... that uncertainty remains around how much the US Federal Reserve, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and some other central banks will cut rates as core inflation is still not at target. "The risk of recession remains, particularly in the US if rising ...

Treasury gives Tranche 2 reform package preview

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2024
... financial planning degree, and that the NCAs of today can become the professional financial advisers of the future. Since the banks and other institutions exited financial advice, those traditional training grounds have been lost," Financial Advice Association ...

Dividends to be down in FY25: Equity Trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2024
... largely due to lower demand from China for the reasons referenced earlier," Thompson said. "The ASX200 index concentration in banks and resources means that earnings-per-share growth for FY25 is now likely to be flat to down on FY24 with modest growth ...

First Sentier makes leadership appointments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... Investec Asset Management, where she managed relationships with a diverse range of clients, including pension funds, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, and private clients. Both Moore and Prendiville will continue to report to chief executive ...

Bullock hints at no rate cut in 2025

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... that inflation is moving sustainably back to target. This overarching approach is similar to that used at other central banks in advanced economies, where we all have flexible inflation targeting frameworks."

'New class of advisers' need clear-cut distinction: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024
... it gives consumers more choice," Abood said. Tranche 2 of the DBFO reforms will open limited advice to NCAs who work for banks, superannuation funds, and life insurers. It includes the proposed rationalisation of the best interests duty and removal of ...

Top asset owners return to growth: Study

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024
... base rates remained relatively flat. After a sustained period of elevated rates aimed at controlling inflation, central banks began to implement gradual rate cuts in the latter half of 2024, marking the first reductions in years. However, market volatility ...

Super fund adds to Payden & Rygel mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024
... alone career, are: a global pandemic, developed market inflation approaching double digits, and developed market central banks increasing interest rates by hundreds of basis points within a 12-month time horizon," he said. Last month, GSFM hired Ben ...

'Turbulent' environment expected in 2025: Robeco

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024
... anticipated to offset some downside risks. If all goes very well, Robeco's bull scenario sees synchronised easing from central banks and steady disinflation which could lead to stronger-than-expected global growth. An easing of US-China trade tensions ...

ASIC sues NAB for failing customers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2024
... appropriately support customers experiencing financial hardship," Longo said. "We will not hesitate to take decisive action when banks and lenders fail to comply with their obligations." ASIC is seeking declarations, pecuniary penalties, and adverse ...