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CPI rises, IMF lowers global outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2022
... consequences for the global outlook. Inflation is a major concern," the IMF said. "The global economy, still reeling from the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is facing an increasingly gloomy and uncertain outlook." The IMF claimed that ...

Peter Burgess to become SMSFA chief executive

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2022
... and challenging times, particularly the dynamic regulatory environment and handling the enormous impact of the COVID pandemic," he said. "I know I speak for the Board and all members when I say John has performed admirably in very difficult circumstances ...

Wayne Byres to stand down

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2022
... challenges in Australia's history - most recently in ensuring the stability of the financial system during the COVID-19 pandemic." Byres' time as chair will come to an end on October 30. Chalmers added that the government will undertake an open ...

FICAP is back on in 2022

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2022
The Financial Industry Community Aid Program (FICAP) is returning after a pandemic pause. This year FICAP's Live & Acoustic event will be held on August 25 at the Establishment Ballroom and in support of Aussie youths in need. All proceeds will ...

Recession a distinct possibility: Natixis

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022
... that those days are over, at least for the foreseeable future. Natixis noted that one of the key trends to emerge out of pandemic-driven disruptions has been the outperformance of value stocks. With rates on the rise and volatility back in earnest, value ...

Josh Frydenberg joins Goldman Sachs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022
... distinguished political career and that he is widely recognised for his effective management of the economy during the pandemic. Commenting on his new role, Frydenberg said: "I am pleased to join Goldman Sachs which is the pre-eminent mergers and acquisitions ...

Treasurer announces RBA review

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2022
... years, Bullock stated. Furthermore, she noted that households have saved a large amount of money since the onset of the pandemic - around $260 billion. Secondly, the strength of lending standards gave Bullock confidence in the ability of many households ...

CFA exam results improve

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2022
... lowest in CFA's 58-year history. At the time of the last results, the CFA Institute acknowledged the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on peoples' motivation and ability to maintain study momentum. Since 1963, the average pass rates are as follows: 42% ...

US rocked by inflation disaster

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022
... Kristalina Georgieva said inflation is higher than expected and ensuing central bank monetary tightening paired with pandemic-related supply chain disruptions triggered further global growth downgrades. Georgieva emphasised that countries do everything ...

Uncertain times calls for portfolio dynamism: Insight

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022
... environmental, social and governance expectations, through to macro-economic challenges posed by the Ukraine war, the pandemic, and their global economic consequences, call for innovative solutions. "We seek to deploy a dynamic approach to asset allocation ...