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Blackstone one step closer on Crown deal

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUN 2022
The NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority has affirmed Blackstone's suitability to hold a casino license in NSW. This latest regulatory approval paves the way for the private equity manager to become the operator of the Crown Sydney casino. Blackstone ...

Active Super, Vision Super mull merger

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUN 2022
Active Super and Vision Super have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a potential merger. Both parties will undertake due diligence to determine whether a merger is likely to be in the best financial interests of members of both funds. ...

Hamish Douglass returns to Magellan

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUN 2022
Hamish Douglass is set to return to Magellan in a consulting capacity from October. In doing so, Douglass is giving up his permanent role, effective June 15. The Magellan board today made the ASX announcement, declaring the return of Douglass who stepped ...

Reserve Bank shocks with hawkish 50bp increase

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2022
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to increase the cash rate target by 50 basis points to 85 basis points. The central bank also raised the interest rate on exchange settlement balances by 50 basis points to 75 basis points. At its meeting ...

No more changes to risk commissions: ClearView

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2022
About 67% of financial advisers say they'd stop offering standalone risk advice if there are further changes to life insurance commissions. That's according to a survey conducted by ClearView, which found a further 20% are unsure if they'd continue ...

The rise of the hybrid ETP

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2022
In the three years to March the number of ETPs increased by 29%, with the Australian market now made up of different subsets. This morning, Rainmaker Information's head of investment research John Dyall appeared at the Financial Standard Best Practice ...

Reserve Bank tipped to hike rates again

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2022
Economists have had their say about tomorrow's Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decision, the vast majority anticipate the central bank to jack up cash rates. A Finder survey has said that 86% of its expert panelists believe the cash rate will change ...

ACCC delays approval of Link Group acquisition

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is delaying its decision on the proposed acquisition of Link Group by Dye & Durham Corporation, which was expected this week. The ACCC was due to announce its decision on Thursday, June 9. It will now ...

Magellan shares punished after FUM drop

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2022
In an update to the ASX this morning, Magellan Financial Group reported that its funds under management dropped $3.6 billion in the month to May 31. Magellan's funds under management now sits at $65 billion, down from $68.6 billion at the end of April. ...

Teaminvest creates co-living impact fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2022
Teaminvest Private Group (TIP) launched a new wholesale managed fund with a focus on housing affordability, accessibility, and inclusivity. The Coliving Future Property Fund is set to invest in co-living related assets, which may include businesses ...