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APRA reorganises as it sets sights on superannuation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024
... APRA-regulated entities, while also responding to new and heightened risks. "At a time of considerable geopolitical volatility and with an uncertain economic outlook, it's vital that banks, insurers and superannuation trustees are prepared for whatever ...

BlackRock launches new bond ETF

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024
... investors may consider ULTB for portfolio diversification, as adding duration can provide defence against potential market volatility and during periods of slowing growth. Benchmarked to the ICE US Treasury 20+Year Bond AUD Hedged index, ULTB represents ...

'Opaque asset class' needs regulation: Datt Capital

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024
... liquidation could be troublesome due to the nature of the asset class. "When financial activity declines and asset price volatility rises, the demand for cash on hand intensifies. This is especially true for individual investors, who are generally more ...

Zenith increases defensive investment as recession risk looms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024
... government bonds, known for their resilience during economic downturns," he said. As stock markets navigate heightened volatility Hennessy said the challenge for investors is to stay focused on medium-longer term outcomes and building robust portfolios ...

Managed funds bounce back after bearish Q1: Calastone

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024
... we've seen across our network, reflecting a widespread preference for stable, income-generating assets amid market volatility and economic uncertainties, likely magnified by higher local costs of living," Calastone managing director for Australia and ...

QIC promotes key private equity staff

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2024
... equity analysis on prospective and existing portfolio investments and co-managed levered investment grade convertible volatility and capital structure arbitrage portfolio. Moreover, QIC has appointed two vice presidents for the Brisbane and London businesses ...

GQG's FUM rockets to record US$155.6bn

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2024
... strategies have added meaningful value over time for clients relative to benchmark performance with significantly less volatility. "We believe this investment performance underpins the entire business, and it is our focus every day to do what we can ...

What Yarra Capital is buying in the dip

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2024
... more price sensitive in this area given the elevated starting point for valuations. "We will continue to exploit the volatility by focusing on the long-term fundamentals," Hudson said.

Chalmers 'confident but not complacent' on economic prospects

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 AUG 2024
... have since staged a gradual comeback, but investors are wary of economic indicators coming out of the US. "The market volatility that we've seen has been driven by weaker than expected jobs growth and tech earnings in the US, as well as rising Japanese ...

Markets melt down over 'premature' recession fears

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 AUG 2024
... However, Bell Potter research assistant Andrew Ho said the market reaction may be an overreaction. "A renewed bout of volatility hit global markets as recent talk about a US economic recession - mostly seen as premature - spurred warnings that this year's ...