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Bullock hushes rate cut expectations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 11 APR 2025
... for an interest rate cut in May, saying it is too early for the bank to decide yet. Bullock noted the extreme market volatility because of US President Donald Trump's tariffs and said the central bank is watching the situation closely. "Inevitably ...

Clients' evolving circumstances a 'key barrier' for advisers: Netwealth

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
... increased $2.5 billion in the quarter, representing $104.1 billion FUA as at March 31. Notwithstanding the ongoing market volatility and market conditions, the impact on Netwealth's revenue remains limited with income remaining stable, and the negative ...

'Crises happen': Investors reminded to stay calm

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
... "The simple reality is that the stock market has tremendous power to help grow wealth in the long run, but short-term volatility and risk of falls are the price of the entry ticket." Lamont reminded investors that the global stock market has experienced ...

Cbus plays it steady amid rocky start to the year

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
... testing," with markets rewarding a narrow group of stocks, the Magnificent Seven and four Australian banks. But with more volatility this year, and some signs of mean reversion, holding the line on active management, he said, has worked well in the most ...

GQG rejigs allocations amid tariff pain

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
... slashed its consumer discretionary and information technology holdings as it repositions for the "extraordinary market volatility" after US tariffs were rolled out last week. GQG said it continues to reposition portfolios with "the aim of achieving higher ...

Breaches continue as Cbus confirms 'unusual behaviour'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
... members are being contacted." The fund also noted that the spike in log-in attempts coincided with "significant market volatility potentially causing increased member engagement." Cbus confirmed the incident was reported to APRA over the weekend and ...

Trade war rattles pre-election economic outlook

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
... trading partners, particularly China, will be larger. Ongoing uncertainty in relation to trade hostilities and associated volatility in financial markets will weaken consumer and business confidence, which will have implications for consumption and business ...

Tariff impact on super 'profoundly worrying'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
... by US President Donald Trump's newly imposed tariffs. H&R Block director of tax communications Mark Chapman said the volatility will be felt for a long time. "In terms of superannuation, market experts believe that it will have a profound negative impact ...

Lakehouse Capital lists first fund on ASX

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 7 APR 2025
... its active approach provides investors a "compelling alternative" to passive index funds, particularly amid current volatility in North American markets. Notably, more than 60% of LHGG's revenue is earned outside the US.

Members press super funds for sustainable investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
... just flies under the radar." Further, Pearce said although ultimately super funds consider investing as long term, volatility and uncertainty can tamper with members' sentiments over short-term events. "But we've got a massive cohort that are ...