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No systemic risk with SVB, but issues remain: Experts

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2023
The failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) doesn't point to a systemic issue, however the banking crisis in the US may be far from over, experts say. The failure of SVB was mainly due to an asset-liability mismatch, which resulted in material losses ...

Rising interest rates tank life insurer performance

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2023
While Australia's life insurance industry grew steadily in the last year to $17.9 billion, its profits copped a beating from rising interest rates. Plan For Life's latest research shows that inflows rose by 3.4% in the year to September 2022. TAL continues ...

Residential mortgages will defy headwinds: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2023
The residential mortgage sector will withstand the current headwinds driven by rapidly rising interest rates and cost of living pressures, a new study finds. According to Foresight Analytics, there are three key factors that will mitigate the risks ...

Capital markets spearhead next recession: CIO

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2023
... corporate debt, has hit a staggering US$235 trillion. "The debt burden is unsustainable and [investors] will need to revert to yield curve control and that creates challenges in markets," Bhansali said. So how can equity investors best insulate their ...

Aussie equities withstand test of time: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2023
... periods of high inflation. "After a sharp adjustment, the Australian bond market has entered 2023 with a more attractive yield and higher likelihood of diversification benefits for our clients," Marr said. "The environment is now more conducive to multi-asset ...

New head of private debt at QIC

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2023
The Queensland government investor has recruited Simon La Greca as global head of private debt, replacing Andrew Jones who stepped down from the role this month. La Greca joins from Ares Management where he was a partner and head of infrastructure debt ...

Fund selectors insulating portfolios, embrace active management: Natixis IM

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2023
... historically low interest rates since the GFC, many investors turned to higher-risk alternative investments in search of yield. But recent bond allocation calls indicate that fund selectors are now willing to increase their investment. Meanwhile, interest ...

QIC inks PRP, TEEG deals

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023
QIC has secured loans in PRP Diagnostic Imaging (PRP) and The Entertainment and Education Group (TEEG), saying private debt is "one of the steadier ships for investors to sail on". The senior secured loans form part of arrangements exceeding $1 billion ...

Reporting season may prove dramatic: UBS

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023
... that may have already reached its high point," it said. "Reflecting this, our sector preferences are skewed towards quality yield and non-cyclical growth."

Federal Reserve increases rates 25bp

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
The US Federal Reserve has increased its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, the smallest move since March last year. The quarter-point increase shifted rates to 4.75% from 4.5%. In making the announcement the Fed signaled more rate rises could ...