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Major global trends impacting advisers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2024
High interest rates (70%), economic downturn and inflation risks (both 68.8%), and the impact of central bank policy (61.3%) usurped any concerns about this year's election cycle for Australian financial advisers and investors, according to this year's ...

IMF issues stark inflation warning for Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 OCT 2024
... Reserve Bank of Australia has said it will be looking closely at the monthly CPI read to determine its next move on interest rates when it meets next month.

US better positioned to deliver strong returns: UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 22 OCT 2024
... the US economy is doing well with a strong economy, inflation under control, and the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates. Signs, Pearce said, are classic ingredients to sustain a market rally. "I'd describe the US as being in a 'Goldilocks ...

Praemium FUA up 33% to $60bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 22 OCT 2024
... group," Wamsteker said. "Over the long term Praemium and Powerwrap clients have typically grown their businesses at strong rates. This should ameliorate the negative impact of the transitions which might arise from the known adviser exits."

Australian equities rise, but global markets preferred: Morningstar

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2024
... Morningstar said. Meanwhile, in the US, the Nasdaq and S&P 500 gained ground after the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates last month. Mega-cap stocks rebounded after having exhibited weaker performance in previous months. Morningstar's ...

CBA's conviction on December rate cut has 'dipped'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
... unemployment data released yesterday does not strengthen the case for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to start cutting interest rates. Additionally, Aird said that despite the strong jobs data, the bank is sticking to its expectations for a rate ...

ECB drops interest rates to 3.25%

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
The European Central Bank (ECB) has lowered interest rates for the third time this year by 25 basis points to 3.25%. The decision affects three key areas: the deposit facility, main refinancing operations, and marginal lending facility, which will decrease ...

Betashares expands Wealth Builder suite

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2024
... to make gearing more accessible and cost-effective for investors, with the funds able to leverage institutional interest rates and the borrowing handled internally, limiting investor risk and eliminating the risk of margin calls. "Our Wealth Builder ...

Australia's retirement system slides down rankings

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024
... is a slight drop from its 77.3 score in 2023, with the report stating the slip is due to "reduced net pension replacement rates." The score is calculated by the average of the three sub-index values; Australia scored an A grade in integrity, a B+ in ...

Liberal MPs slammed for 'dangerous' super policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024
... by the amount of the LISTO being increased and future proofing it by ensuring that it is permanently pegged to income tax rates." Kowalczyk said aligning the LISTO with income tax thresholds would benefit the 632,000 Australian women who are earning ...