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Inflation beats forecasts, hits 7.8%

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2023
... this cycle. "The inflation backdrop looks much better at the start of 2023 compared to last year and many inflation indicators are pointing down which should mean that we are very close to the end of the tightening cycle and that the February rate rise ...

Income matters in 2023: Talaria

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2023
... Selby-Smith pointed to two things that will signal a bottom in capital markets in 2023. The first is when leading economic indicators trough, allowing investors to anticipate a recovery in the economy and corporate earnings, and the second is when central ...

UK regulator warns trading apps over gamification

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2022
... that displayed more at-risk behaviours. The FCA also found that being 'at-risk' correlated with other commonly used indicators of vulnerability like low financial resilience and low financial literacy. It was also more likely among young people. "We ...

Super funds told to report asset valuations more frequently

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2022
... transactional activity," the regulator said. As such, RSE licensees are directed to develop and monitor early warning indicators to identify emerging liquidity risks, appropriate liquidity buffers within each option, and liquidity limits or triggers ...

APRA proposes changes to successor fund transfers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2022
... performers seek a competitive edge, it's important all trustees are prepared to initiate a timely transfer of members where indicators point to this achieving better outcomes for members." As such, APRA intends to introduce requirements in Prudential ...

US recession probability reaches 75% - is Australia at risk?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2022
... associate professor Konark Saxena, the probability of a US recession is about 75%, possibly impacting several macroeconomic indicators. To bring down inflation, the US Federal Reserve must increase interest rates until inflation subsides, or economic ...

First Super: Merger pressure fizzles out

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2022
... with $3.8 billion of funds under management," he says. Overall, the chief executive says that he watches three key indicators - net investment returns, the cost of running the fund, and, most importantly, the level of service for members. "Therefore ...

RBA lifts rates, lifts markets

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 OCT 2022
... reported inflation is high." "It's probable that the RBA will be raising rates over the next few months even though many indicators of real economic activity will start to weaken, both globally and domestically." Similarly Australian Retirement Trust ...

No escaping volatility: AMP

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2022
... be problematic because then that would mean that the central banks have to hike rates even more." So far, AMP's indicators for global growth suggest there'll be a weakening to approximately 2.5% growth this year, well below normal growth rates ...

Women have suffered greater financial loss post-pandemic: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2022
... much more likely to prioritise longer term investments," Equip chief executive Scott Cameron said. "One of the key indicators around this is the fact men are much more likely than women to make voluntary contributions to their super balance." Cameron ...