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RBA cash rate hike forecast by economists

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2023
... director Stephen Koukoulas expects the RBA to hold rates steady. "Slow growth, an uptick in the unemployment rate and a sharp fall in inflation will allow a rate cut by year end," Koukoulas said.

AFA, FPA plan joint roadshow

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
Irrespective of the outcome of the upcoming merger vote, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) will host a combined roadshow event across the country this year. The Combined Association ...

FPA, AFA merger consultation to close

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2023
The member consultation period on a proposed merger between the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is due to close on January 31, with members encouraged to provide their feedback before then. ...

Bonds are back: GSFM

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2023
... Fed's approach. Core inflation is running at a three-month annualized rate of 3.1% down from 7.9% in June, indicating a sharp slowing in the inflation pulse," Miller said. "This shows an unambiguous turn down in inflation- which is the good news. It ...

Calastone reports sharp managed fund flow declines in 2022

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2023
... Fund Flow Index, Australian investors significantly reduced their investments in managed funds in 2022. The index showed a sharp decline in inflows across all asset classes, with the biggest drop coming from fixed income funds. Fixed income fund inflows ...

Australia likely to avoid recession: Oliver

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2023
While the risk of recession is high, its likely to be avoided down under, according to AMP head of investment strategy and chief economist Shane Oliver. According to Oliver, a slump in consumer spending (thanks to rate hikes, cost of living pressures ...

From strength to strength: GQG Partners

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2023
GQG Partners is aiming to be a top-ranking active equity manager in Australia, according to managing director Laird Abernethy. In an interview with Financial Standard, Abernethy said that despite market turbulence, GQG has performed exceptionally, with ...

World Bank warns of a sharp global growth decline

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2023
The World Bank's Global Economic Prospects report forecasts declining global growth due to rising inflation, high interest rates and reduced investment. Fragile economic conditions have left the economy vulnerable to any new adverse developments, the ...

BlackRock appoints APAC head of wealth

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2023
... retail banking and private banking clients in the region have grown significantly over the last two years, powered by our sharp focus on whole portfolios to help their end clients achieve greater resilience."

Super heatmap findings garner mixed responses

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2022
Industry groups, consultants and research houses have reacted to findings about Australia's best and worst performing super funds. APRA heatmaps for MySuper products were released yesterday, exposing many sub-par products, but some in the industry ...