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US equities face volatility as growth risks mount: Morgan Stanley

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2025
... less crowding out of the private economy benefit the market later in the year- no pain, no gain," the bank said. In its bear-case scenario, Morgan Stanley said that if economic growth weakens significantly and the likelihood of recession increases, the ...

Beware creep of cancel culture into super fund governance: Lawyer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025
The prudential regulator is calling for the consideration of perceived conflicts of interest and reputational risks when appointing directors, and while it's easy to think of cases where this would be appropriate, Gilbert + Tobin partner Luke Barrett ...

REITs to finally see 'watershed' moment: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2025
... office. But even in that sector, it appears that "any negative momentum has been rather minimal." Using Charter Hall (CHC) as a case in point, the research found that against a backdrop of steadying and mildly improving valuations, the fund manager "is ...

SEC drops civil enforcement case against Coinbase

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2025
... The Crypto Task Force is designed to do just that," Uyeda said. In a statement, the SEC said its decision to dismiss the case rested on its judgement that the dismissal will facilitate its ongoing efforts to reform and renew its regulatory approach to ...

Global tech companies eyeing super funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2025
Technology companies, primarily from the US and Europe, are preparing to come to Australia to pitch their capabilities to our super funds next week for the AM Tech Day summit. Invartis Consulting country head Nigel Janz told Financial Standard these ...

'Less revenue for us': AustralianSuper on closing multiple accounts

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 FEB 2025
... Commission (ASIC) confirmed internal communications between staff at AustralianSuper played a significant role in shaping its case against the super fund. Senator Andrew Bragg, reading from the judgement that was recently handed down against AustralianSuper ...

AI's big moment? Not this year, says Fidelity

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't expected to see its big breakthrough this year. Nevertheless, expectations for returns on capital are at their highest since the pandemic, according to Fidelity International's 2025 analyst survey. AI is expected to ...

Multiple account bungle costs AustralianSuper $27m

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2025
... that members are not getting the service they deserve from their superannuation trustees," Court said. This was the first case that ASIC has brought in its capacity as a co-regulator with APRA alleging contraventions of section 52 of the Superannuation ...

ASFA acts to remove First Nations access issues

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2025
The peak industry body published a draft Guidance Note on Severe Financial Hardship Withdrawals for member consultation, marking a significant "milestone" in making it easier for First Nations people to access their superannuation. The guidance note ...

Bragg accuses ASIC of secrecy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025
Senator Andrew Bragg has questioned ASIC over how it handles investigations and proceedings against superannuation funds when it comes to claims handling delays. The back and forth with ASIC commissioner Simone Constant consisted largely of Constant ...