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Payday super a seismic change for the industry: ART

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023
Following the release of the payday super consultation paper last week, Australian Retirement Trust (ART) head of employer, platforms and partnerships Mat Gilroy says industry players will need to focus on digital integration moving forward. Speaking ...

The Voice is not at the expense of the economy: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has refuted claims that the government's push to incorporate a Voice to Parliament has come at the expense of the economy. Tomorrow, millions of Australians will hit the polls and decide if a First Nations' Voice to Parliament ...

How will the Israel-Hamas conflict impact Australia?

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2023
The Hamas-led attack in Israel has led to speculation on market impact and potential volatility, however, the primary concern remains the price of oil. Speaking to Financial Standard, Commonwealth Bank director of mining and energy commodities research ...

Singaporean wealth manager mandates Aussie boutique

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2023
Melbourne-based Spatium Capital has received an undisclosed investment from Singaporean wealth manager Conduit Group (Conduit) in its Small Companies Fund (SSCF). Conduit, an integrated financial services company that offers securities dealing, wealth ...

Industry high flyers join JANA board

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023
Australia's largest investment consultancy, JANA has added two new independent directors to the board. Margie Seale brings a wealth of board experience from the corporate and financial services sector. She currently serves as a non-executive director ...

RBA holds cash rate at 4.1%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to leave interest rates unchanged at 4.1%, however, it flagged that inflation remains too high. During governor Philip Lowe's last monetary policy meeting, the RBA said its reason for holding rates ...

Returns from agriculture a perfect storm of demographics, demand

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2023
Demographic shifts, rising food demand, inflation hedging, and ongoing farm consolidation are revolutionising how the world produces food and invests in the agriculture sector. Speaking at the AIST ASI Conference this week, Warakirri Asset Management ...

Climate change to create 'portfolio manager 2.0':Robeco

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
As the environmental landscape changes and the convergence of climate change and natural loss spark reactions from policymakers, portfolio managers and investors must transform their skill sets. Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation ...

RBA considers impact of climate on monetary policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia is assessing how the economic effects of climate change may affect monetary policy, including the merits of flexible inflation targeting. Speaking at the Sir Leslie Melville Lecture in Canberra, future governor Michele ...

Alternative real estate is on the rise: AXA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
The significance of alternative real estate in portfolios is growing, with aged care facilities, hospitals, build-to-rent properties, and renewable energy projects presenting a strong investment case. Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation ...