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JPMorgan among banks to bid in First Republic sale

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 1 MAY 2023
... revealed 11 banks showed their support by depositing $30 billion into First Republic. However, it would seem the that wasn't enough to stop it from sinking. The sale process follows the long-awaited review of SVB's collapse by the Federal Reserve. ...

Future Fund revisits actively managed equity investments

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023
... is challenged, the importance of Alpha in portfolio construction is greater than ever, just having capital is no longer enough to ensure decent returns. "A previously considered safe investment like an office building or shopping centre is no longer ...

Government divulges vision for superannuation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 14 APR 2023
... not his money, he fundamentally misunderstands how the economy works," Taylor said. "Arguments that super is not doing enough, by delivering returns to your members, are Trojan horses for directing you to fund areas the government of the day determines ...

Employment figures no cause for rate hike: Experts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 14 APR 2023
... Importantly, so far, despite the unemployment rate being at a multi-decade low of 3.5% for almost a year, it has not yet been enough to generate excessive wages growth," he said. "The somewhat gradual lift in wages growth, despite the tight labour market ...

Super fund selection driven by fees: SCA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023
... also crucial factors for consumers. SCA's survey also showed that only 42% of participants are confident about having enough super for retirement, while 43% believe the Age Pension will suffice if their super savings deplete. Delving further into ...

YFYS recommendations not enough: AIST

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2023
... Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) says the proposed changes to the Your Future, Your Super regime don't go far enough. AIST chief executive Eva Scheerlinck said that while some measures align with AIST's views, others fall short. Namely, Scheerlinck ...

Economists divided: RBA's moment of truth looms

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023
... While recent growth momentum has shown signs of easing, inflation slowing more rapidly than anticipated, this should be enough for the RBA to pause. But the RBA may still consider a 0.25% cash rate hike, Mousina said. QIC chief economist Mathew Peter's ...

Australian CPI falls to 6.8%, adds to halt hopes

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023
... agreeing that the decline is "unambiguously good news", GSFM investment strategist Stephen Miller said it's just not enough. "I do not think it is sufficient for the RBA to hit the pause button," he commented. "For one thing the monthly indicator ...

We need to be ready: APRA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023
... rectification. "I do not support a blanket rule to pile all the impost of scam recovery onto our banks in all cases. It is not good enough to let scammers run wild and leave the banks to wear the costs," he said. "Industry, including banks, should be ...

RBA rate rises up in the air: Economists

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023
... explaining it is very difficult for the RBA itself to calibrate exactly how much tightening will be needed to slow the economy. "Enough to get inflation to fall to its 2-3% target but without delivering a recession," he said. Overnight, the Bank of England ...