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Fed holds rates, but RBA still poised for a cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2025
... closely. "In some ways it appears that the Fed is concerned at repeating the mistakes of the 1970s 'stagflation-heavy' environment where a premature easing of monetary policy, while inflation remained elevated, led to an extended period of economic dislocation ...

FAAA calls for stronger consumer protections in advice reforms

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025
... critically important." "It shouldn't be provided by people who do not have adequate qualifications and experience and in an environment where there are significant limitations, including with respect to the product options that are available... it's ...

Future Fund muscles past annual target return, lags in March quarter

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2025
The Future Fund delivered a 7.9% return for the year to March 31, topping its annual target; though its quarterly performance undershot the benchmark. The sovereign wealth fund returned 1.2% for the March quarter, below the 1.9% target. However, over ...

What Labor's second term means for regulators

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2025
... of business as usual (BAU). We've got to make sure, no matter what happens, we're well positioned for the environment we're in."

SS&C scores another super mandate

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAY 2025
... the group is pleased to partner with REI Super. "As the superannuation industry continues to grow and the regulatory environment evolves, it is imperative for funds to select the right external partner to meet their operational needs. We look forward ...

Cbus chief investment officer resigns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2025
... long-term returns that also makes a difference for members and the wider economy through our expertise in the built environment and job creation for members," Gavin said. "It is a privilege to lead the investment team in the next phase of its growth ...

Federal Court hammers defunct advice firm with $11m penalty

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 28 APR 2025
... potentially life-changing decisions about their superannuation. Separately, it found the advice was given in an incentivised environment that rewarded uniform advice, benefiting the advisers to the detriment of their clients. Justice Goodman also observed ...

Australian equity fund manager in a league of its own: Mercer survey

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 24 APR 2025
... sticky revenue. Conversely, its "light on" cyclical companies, those more subject to "the vagaries of the economic environment." The report also noted several exits in recent months, including the conclusion of the long and winding story of "problematic" ...

New sustainable real assets boutique eyes housing, aged care

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 APR 2025
... investment finance for investment in real assets required by the health, aged care, and education sectors. "In the current environment where governments are struggling to plug the gap for the enormous capital investment required to fulfill the population's ...

ASIC loses Block Earner case

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 APR 2025
... services law to new and fast-changing technologies like crypto." "We understand regulators are working in a tough environment. The current legal framework was not made for DeFi or digital assets, yet they're expected to regulate these things as fairly ...