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Australian economic growth slows, IMF maintains positive outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024
Australian economic growth is slowing due to tighter macroeconomic policies and financial conditions, but the International Monetary Fund (IMF) maintains a robust outlook. In an annual review of Australia's economy, the IMF reported a decrease in economic ...

Emerging markets well placed for 2024

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024
... credits in particular, emerging market debt valuations remain attractive, adjusted for the real (if not perceived) level of macro or credit risks," Buchet said. Aside from the well-identified China property trouble spot or the 2022 demise of the Russian ...

KKR rolls out alternatives education solution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024
KKR has launched a digital education platform to help financial advisers and individual investors better understand the alternatives landscape. The KKR Alternatives Unlocked platform offers macroeconomic insights, investment perspectives and educational ...

Macquarie consortium bids for technology firm

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2024
Macquarie Capital, as part of a consortium, is attempting to take over a global software and technology company for about $1.5 billion. The consortium that also comprises Stirling Square Capital Partners and TA Associates via Giant BidCo want to acquire ...

SG Hiscock plucks new investment chief from UniSuper

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2024
... portfolios, who leaves UniSuper after a seven-year stretch. Robert Hogg, who was UniSuper's head of fixed interest and macro research, brings more than 30 years of experience to the role. His expertise spans economics, Australian and international ...

BlackRock grows private credit business

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 19 DEC 2023
... and superannuation funds in Australia are looking for ways to add greater diversification to their portfolios - against a macro backdrop of rising rates and inflation. "Clients will benefit from Stephen's solid track record in generating opportunities ...

AustralianSuper supersizes Churchill Asset Management mandate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
AustralianSuper has bolstered its existing mandate with Nuveen affiliate, Churchill Asset Management, increasing the investment program size to US$1.5 billion. The A$300 billion super fund and asset manager's partnership, first announced in December ...

RBA names new chief economist

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has appointed a chief economist and assistant governor to lead its Economic Group, which comprises the Economic Analysis and Economic Research departments. Sarah Hunter assumes the position, taking over from Luci ...

Private markets make concrete inroads with advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
Financial advisers are feeling energised by private markets as fund managers pave the way to make opportunities accessible not only to sophisticated investors but also retail clients more than ever. Diversification, enhanced returns, and improved accessibility ...

Interest rates on hold as RBA pauses

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... inflation to target and will do what is necessary to achieve that outcome," she said. State Street Global Markets head of APAC macro strategy Dwyfor Evans said while the RBA rate hold was expected, the governor's statement was more dovish than many had ...