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RBA considers impact of climate on monetary policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... central bank functions. "On a broader scale, there is a question about whether climate-related trends could cause central banks to re-examine the relative merits of flexible inflation targeting," Bullock said. "The RBA Review considered this question ...

Global dividends at all-time highs: Janus Henderson

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... year, making record payments to shareholders," Lofthouse said. "A weaker economic environment is typically negative for banks, but the positive effect on bank margins from the end of years of ultra-low interest rates is very powerful and is driving dividend ...

It's time to fill your boots with private debt

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... the current market environment delivering high yields of 10% or more for quality assets. "Structurally in Australia, the banks have had the lion's share of the market for many years. That's gradually changing; banks are losing market share in ...

Corporate fund inks deal with Link

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023
... business in Australia." "We recognise the importance of data security practices and the standards required of Australian banks. In the super industry, information security is paramount, and Link Group takes this responsibility seriously as we safeguard ...

No question we need more BTR: Mowat

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023
... learnt a lot." But being first in the market presented several operational challenges, Mowat said. This included educating banks and their risk teams on underwriting the rental income, as well as finding service providers that understood the market. ...

Talent attraction key to family office growth: KPMG

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2023
... said. "We're also conscious of the fact that as employers, family offices are now competing for talent with investment banks and asset managers, as is traditionally the case, but they're also working to attract staff from other family offices ...

Private credit to play critical role in the economy: MA Financial

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... Financial managing director real estate credit Cathy Houston says. Talking to Financial Standard, Houston said she expects non-banks to increasingly assist major lenders in servicing the commercial real estate debt market, particularly when it comes ...

ACCC slams door on ANZ, Suncorp deal

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2023
... being lessened in these markets will lead to customers getting a worse deal." Keough reinforced the need for second-tier banks such as Suncorp Bank and explained such institutions are important competitors against the major banks. "... especially because ...

Mortgage holders, retailers relax after rate pause

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2023
... nation not to get too comfortable with its latest decision. The soaring interest rate climate is a cash bonanza for the banks, which have increased their lending rates astronomically despite the RBA's pauses. A stable cash rate in July didn't stop the ...

FinClear buys cash investment platform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2023
... demand down the line. Transact1 operates a cloud-based platform which hosts numerous superannuation funds, international banks, and Australia's big four. It offers investors an aggregated selection of cash investment products and provides automated ...