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US inflation hits one-year low

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2023
... he said. Of a similar vein, an Insight Investment note said CPI came in line with market expectations, likely sparking debate within the Fed as to whether to implement another downshift in rate hikes next month.

Lifespan welcomes markets veteran to investment committee

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022
The privately-owned financial advice network has appointed high profile financial markets veteran Jonathan Pain to the Lifespan Investment Committee. Pain brings over 38 years of international investment experience and has led investment teams in London ...

Super system shields against macro storm: Fundie

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2022
... insecurity breeds social disharmony, contributes to a greater divide between political polarisation in politics and breeds the debate around inequality, which all work towards destabilising the system. "What then needs to happen is you get more radical ...

'Our fears were warranted': Chant West proposes YFYS alternative

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2022
Chant West says the dire consequences of failing the Your Future, Your Super (YFYS) performance test is outweighing the rewards for passing, causing some funds to make passing the test their primary investment focus. "We are seeing clear evidence of ...

Advisers, non-relevant providers will not compete: Levy

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2022
... says. Speaking to Financial Standard for an upcoming podcast, Levy touched on the QAR proposal to cause perhaps the most debate. "One of the biggest concerns was opening up the provision of financial advice or financial product advice to people other ...

Government eyes crackdown on super tax concessions

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2022
... million SMSF could support 3.1 full Age Pensions," he said. He commented that multiple industry voices are backing the debate including former senior treasury official Mike Callaghan. "Callaghan was quoted over the weekend saying superannuation tax concessions ...

The future of defined contribution asset allocation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2022
Strategy discussions around defined contribution workplace saving tend to focus on plan design and engagement but questions of asset allocation are also critical, according to a discussion summary of the most recent Jasper Forum. The Forum was led by ...

A year of change: Phil Anderson

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2022
... at the AFA Thrive Conference on the Gold Coast, Anderson highlighted the educational standards and said the surrounding debate has probably been the "hottest" seen for quite some time. "It's fairly and evenly divided, lots of people are opposed to ...

QIC braces against recession risks

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2022
... arise, particularly if we see stagflation," she said. Hill is looking ahead for signs of recession in the US; "There is a debate over whether the US is already in recession or going into recession, and if it does, will it be a shallow recession or a ...

FSC announces dual board appointment

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2022
... Alison bring to the board extensive knowledge and experience that further strengthens the FSC's contribution to the national debate to the benefit of financial services consumers," Bryant said. "Renato and Alison share the FSC's commitment to a more ...