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RBA lifts rates, lifts markets

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 OCT 2022
... being quite tight." University of Sydney professor of macroeconomics James Morley said: "I think the RBA will continue raising rates for the next few meetings because they will want to be seen to be raising real interest rates as long as reported inflation ...

ASIC issues stop order on third property fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 30 SEP 2022
... suitable for their financial objectives, situation, or needs. The fund is invested in two shopping centres and is currently raising money to purchase a third shopping centre. It borrows money to support its investment activities and investors in the ...

Franking credit crackdown rife with unintended consequences: LICAT

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 SEP 2022
... of legitimate company operation and could accordingly delay or significantly discourage the normal processes of capital raising, investment and economic growth within Australia." LICAT did acknowledge and appreciate that the intent of the legislation ...

No escaping volatility: AMP

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2022
At least for the next few months while central banks are raising rates, expect the volatility we've seen in share markets, currencies and fixed income to remain in play, warned AMP senior economist Diana Mousina at the Association of Financial Advisers' ...

VC sector risks running cold

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2022
Recent months have seen a lot of eyes on the venture capital space, for reasons good and bad. While celebrities like tennis star Serena Williams are showing enthusiasm, rising interest rates have caused some to question the sector's outlook. Last ...

ACCC approves Dye & Durham, Link deal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2022
... services, conveyancing and legal practice software. Through its acquisition of Link, it would own 42.77% of PEXA Group, raising significant competition concerns. The ACCC said, without the divestment of its existing businesses, it would be "a near monopoly ...

Challenger offers new fixed term annuity

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2022
... reflects Challenger's ability to offer competitive rate annuities, in an environment where the Reserve Bank of Australia is raising the official cash rate," he explained. "For many retirees and savers, this offer could be attractive, particularly when ...

AMP Capital real estate investment chief joins MaxCap

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2022
... years as the group chief investment officer. In his new role, starting September 2, Hattersley will be responsible for raising capital for the firm's existing funds and mandates, and work closely with MaxCap's Investment team to raise capital for new ...

FICAP raises over $120k for charity

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2022
FICAP's annual fundraiser returned for the first time since 2019 last night, raising over $120,000 for SHINE for Kids and the Starlight Children's Foundation. Speaking at the event, FICAP chair Marnie McLaren said: "It's so exciting to see ...

A strong super system cushions the economy: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
An Industry Super Australia (ISA) report has called the pool of national savings created by the super system a key strength of the Australian economy and the envy of the world. According to the report, in periods of economic uncertainty and market volatility ...