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Ontario Teachers' massively underperforms benchmark

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024
... particularly major US technology stocks, and adjusted valuations in infrastructure and real estate due to rising interest rates. Ontario Teachers' president and chief executive Jo Taylor acknowledged the fund's disappointing result, ascribing ...

Global dividends reached record high in 2023

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024
... strong and is providing plenty of firepower for dividends and share buybacks." Lofthouse said the effect of higher interest rates would likely have an impact in 2024 with economic growth expected to slow. "We are nevertheless optimistic for dividends ...

Fidelity launches global bond fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024
... closer to the end of the interest rate tightening cycle," de Pourbaix said. "Should central banks begin easing interest rates once inflation is deemed to be under control, this would be positive for bond strategies, particularly those that are exposed ...

Global economy to grow at a slower positive rate

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024
... Rouse noted that inflation, including wage inflation, remains more elevated than in other developed markets and interest rates are expected to remain higher for longer. "Our mortgage market relies more on variable rates compared to US fixed rates, which ...

Super funds captivated by equities: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024
... experience a year before. Inflation has moderated, and as a result financial markets have remained supported by interest rates which appear also to have peaked, at least for now, in most countries." Gao warned that the pensions industry is facing increased ...

New life insurance regulations rolled out

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
... companies seeking court approvals for mergers and transfers. Additionally, the Regulations impose a cap on the interest rates applied to overdue premiums. The Regulations aim to remake and improve the Life Insurance Regulations 1995 before they sunset ...

Dexus results mixed prior to Steinberg's exit

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 FEB 2024
... future growth. "Markets remain challenging as capital flows and sentiment continues to be impacted by inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risks," Steinberg said. Steinberg's impending departure marks the end of an era, with Ross Du Vernet ...

Fund selectors harbour AI bubble fears, affirm belief in its longevity

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2024
... views on AI, fund selectors face a challenging 2024 due to global tensions, economic growth concerns, and rising interest rates. This complex environment has led to a nearly 28% reduction in long-term return expectations, from 8.8% last year to 6.3%. ...

REITs primed for investor cash amid uncertainty

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
... Rush said. "This should buffer against sharp revenue declines, drawing investors to these long duration stocks as interest rates peak on more visible signs of an economic slowdown." Rush said that companies that are more sensitive to economic conditions ...

Ex-Merricks commodities guru launches hedge fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2024
... chains, leading to the rerouting of commodity flows and shifting relative commodity values. "Inflation and higher interest rates creates friction in the supply chain that we are able to take advantage of," Davis said. The fund has already garnered interest ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

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Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

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A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

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