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Adviser numbers plateau

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2024
... to hold the lion's share. Rainmaker's analysis of the ASIC Financial Adviser Register (FAR) shows that the population dipped 2% from 15,881 this time last year. The numbers appear to waver around this figure as in mid-2023, when the FAR recorded ...

Income inequality elevated, spikes: Oxfam

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
... with their wealth growing three times faster than the rate of inflation. Despite representing just 21% of the global population, rich countries in the north own 69% of global wealth and are home to 74% of the world's billionaire wealth. The total wealth ...

Australian housing crisis escalates as affordability worsens

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2024
... marked weakness in new home construction loan approvals. They said while housing affordability deteriorates, strong population growth - 635,000 in 2022-23, with an expected 510,000 increase in 2023-24 - continues to drive housing demand, necessitating ...

BlackRock's Fink signals a tough road ahead for future retirees

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024
... already retired. However, first, it's crucial to look at the big picture and assess the issue (demographics) for the population as a whole. "Today, demographics have completely unravelled, and this unravelling is obviously a wonderful thing. We should ...

Policymakers face significant challenge in regulating AI

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2024
Innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) are quickly expanding, posing a challenge to policymakers attempting to regulate the area. According to Kevin Hebner, managing director, global investment strategist with Epoch Investment Partners, those charged ...

Half of super funds to close in coming decade: Mercer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2024
... have halved and, over the longer term, the industry will comprise 10 to 15 mega funds focused on the general working population and 10 to 20 smaller niche providers and platforms "providing a unique offering." "The Australian superannuation system is ...

Taskforce suggests aged care funding be based on personal wealth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... typically expected to be wealthier because of the superannuation system, and the number of taxpayers is declining as the population ages. The taskforce said it has made its recommendations with the aim of not creating new or exacerbating existing intergenerational ...

Female fund managers boast 1.2% alpha

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2024
Female fund managers generate 1.2% alpha on average compared to the broader population, a new analysis from Morningstar shows. The assessment of 62 portfolio management teams led by women were able to achieve 0.89% in alpha annualised over five years ...

UniSuper, ISPT acquire commercial property at Western Sydney Airport

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... billion. Ultimately, the estate could extend to over 800,000 square meters of floor area, subject to demand influenced by population growth, e-commerce expansion, and the development of the airport precinct. Richmond Bridge, a real estate investment ...

EG to target intermediaries

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024
... day with the intention of migrating here permanently, it becomes clear that we need more housing to accommodate this population growth." Weingarth added: "It also means an increase in demand for more retail, as well as more healthcare services to cater ...