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RBA cuts rates, experts debate next moves

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025
... major growth scare, the RBA does not seem in any rush to cut interest rates. While there are risks to both the global and local economy, these seem relatively well contained for the moment. "Greater certainty around US tariff policy is emerging, with ...

Betashares details private markets play, signs first partner

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... risk-adjusted total returns." Betashares and Cliffwater will also work together to bring other investment exposures to the local market over time. As for why the move into private markets, Betashares chief executive Alex Vynokur said: "For nearly 15 ...

Chalmers calls for solutions, not problems

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... labour market, and our changing industry composition. "These challenges are longstanding and global in nature, but require local attention and sustained effort to address," the paper said. Lastly, Treasury said economic trends, including the path of ...

Geopolitics, private credit force insurers to 'shift gears': Janus Henderson

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
... 2025 as a diversifier. With more than half (55%) already having exposure to private credit, primarily through global and local direct lending, many more are considering it, Janus Henderson Investors head of Australia Matt Gaden said. "Insurers are clearly ...

Former Qantas Super investment chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2025
Former Qantas Super investment lead Andrew Spence has joined a local multi-family office as partner and chief investment officer. Omnia Capital Partners has welcomed Spence, where he will lead portfolio construction and asset allocation and grow the ...

PC outlines key reforms to boost clean energy investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
... reforms would introduce national environmental standards, improve regional planning, and set clear rules about engaging with local communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. "Overdue reforms to the EPBC Act would both speed up approvals ...

Betashares adds global bond ETF to lineup

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... cost-effective way to invest in a diversified portfolio of investment grade global bonds and is designed for the unique needs of local investors. "Our market leadership in cash and income ETFs allows us to leverage our scale and understanding of Australian ...

Former adviser charged over clients' near $1m loss

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JUL 2025
... Professional Wealth Management Services (PWMS) and Professional Wealth Investments (PWI) appeared in the Downing Centre Local Court yesterday on six charges of dishonest conduct in relation to a financial product, contrary to s 1041G of the Corporations ...

Octopus awarded $1bn mandate

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... our business and the broader Australian energy landscape," Octopus chief executive Sam Reynolds said. "To be chosen as the local partner by a global investor of APG's calibre is a powerful endorsement of our strategy and team and is a reflection of Australia's ...

Rest calls for super performance test reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... cater for emerging areas, including the energy transition, decarbonisation, affordable housing and possibly other emerging local industries. "This is an essential reform to encourage investment in economy-enhancing local businesses and infrastructure," ...