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I know it's hard, but it could be harder: Lowe

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023
... RBA's own analysis, been predominantly a result of supply-side factors," he said. "Can you explain to the renters and mortgage holders of Australia, why you still deserve to hold your job?" Lowe said he fully intends to serve out his seven-year term. ...

Recession risk for Australia minimal: Forum

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023
... fastest hike in the nation's economic history. Paton addressed the "elephant in the room", which is the worry many mortgage holders face when their fixed rate mortgages imminently expire. "Record low interest rates saw borrowers flock to fixed rate ...

Value companies to outperform in 2023: VanEck

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023
VanEck portfolio manager Cameron McCormack forecasts a bright outlook for value companies in 2023, particularly among Australian equities. "We think value companies are likely to outperform in 2023," McCormack said. "We're entering a period that echoes ...

Australians lack confidence in retirement: SSGA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2023
... inflation was the primary concern affecting retirement confidence. Respondents were also worried about the rising costs of mortgage and rent as well as their ability to save for retirement. "There's clearly much work to be done, by both industry ...

Australian equities to outperform in 2023: VanEck

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2023
Australian equities are set to battle the bearish storm ahead and outperform global equities this year, according to the fund manager. Recent analysis by VanEck shows Australian equities, as represented by the S&P/ASX 200, was one of the best-performing ...

ASIC confirms advisers can offer home equity access guidance

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2023
... named the Pension Loans Scheme (PLS), has been a long-standing Centrelink scheme that functions similarly to a reverse mortgage. According to Miller, prior to recent modifications, the eligibility requirements for the scheme were restrictive, making ...

Household Capital acquires Pension Boost

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 5 DEC 2022
... the third pillar of retirement funding." Earlier this year, Household Capital also partnered with Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance. Genworth took a 22% stake in Household Capital, concluding a $37.6 million series C capital raise. It joined as an ...

Mutuals' assets increase, profits declines: KPMG

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
... June 30 this year. "While total asset growth slowed, the reduced market share reflects the strong competition in the mortgage lending market", KPMG said. The report explained in 2022 the Australian economy faced the challenges of high inflation and extreme ...

Advising through disability implications

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2022
... after receiving a rollover." He uses the example of a client who comes in with a TPD benefit and needs to pay off some mortgage. "We can see through strategy we can potentially eliminate $30,000 worth of tax debt if we use a system effectively," Conte ...

Australian housing slump marches on

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2022
... fallen 6%, said AMP chief economist Shane Oliver. "The key drivers of the downturn remain: poor affordability, rising mortgage rates, some rise in new listings, a rotation in household spending from goods, cost of living pressures, and a collapse in ...