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Bullock hints at no rate cut in 2025

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... inflation has eased to 2.8% over the year to September, down from 5.4% in 2023 - but said that the bank is waiting to see whether inflation will stay within the 2% to 3% target range. "Despite the decline there is still some way to go to return inflation ...

Swan hits back at Bragg: 'That's wrong of you'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... as being a grant to a particular organisation." Bragg also questioned Swan over board governance, primarily questioning whether the fund has taken all necessary steps to ensure the members of the board have satisfied the 'fit and proper persons test'. ...

Advisers put faith in global equities, small caps in 2025

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024
... doubt that advisers are looking for active management in market segments that provide a clear purpose in a portfolio. Whether that be to generate alpha, provide uncorrelated returns, or deliver a consistent income stream." Additionally, local economic ...

SMSFs surpass $1tn milestone

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2024
... not designed for everyone. "[it is] for those individuals who want to take direct control of their retirement savings, whether in the accumulation or decumulation phase of superannuation, they have proved a very effective vehicle," he added. "Over nearly ...

Can technology help advisers service the masses?

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024
... regulations change, Daniel thinks this can potentially lead the way to more advisers servicing the masses. "The only question is whether you can do both at the same time? Because it's definitely going to happen. So, you're either going to be ...

Super fund adds to Payden & Rygel mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024
... said the mandate was awarded at a time when investors are increasingly required to question what worked in the past, and whether other opportunities should be considered. "The past few years have been unprecedented in terms of outcomes that should cause ...

Treasury consults on new crypto tax laws

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024
Treasury has opened a new consultation paper on the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) to explore whether it should be added into Australian tax law, or if government should customise a policy response. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation ...

ASIC narrows in on private market investments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024
... interests of members, that they adhere to all laws and standards of market conduct and integrity, that their investments - whether held directly or through fund managers - are valued appropriately, and that risk is clearly disclosed and communicated ...

Cbus confirms CFMEU nominations to board

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
... superannuation funds such as Cbus have an ongoing obligation to satisfy a 'fit and proper persons test' to evaluate whether they have appropriate skills, experience and knowledge, are honest and trustworthy, and have the personal integrity and ...

CareSuper, MIESF assess merger potential

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
... "Inevitably, there will be a point of time, as our members' needs increase, that we will need to consider a partner, whether it's a shared services or a merger partner."