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NAB forecasts 50bp rate cut in May

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
... intensified, but conceded large amounts of uncertainty remain. "We now see the RBA easing more quickly through mid-2025, taking the cash rate to 2.6% by February," Auld said. "We expect the RBA to cut by 50bps in May, followed by 25bps in July, August ...

NPP not suitable as the primary payment system for payday super

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
... the issues that the RBA has highlighted, before requiring its inclusion." Meanwhile, Australian SMEs are also set to face cash flow issues with payday super, as well as a slew of other payroll and tax changes. Earlypay chief executive James Beeson warns ...

'Crises happen': Investors reminded to stay calm

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
... invested in the stock market five years ago would still be worth around $20,700 today, compared with $11,400 if it had sat in cash. "It takes incredible self-control to be so objective and emotionally detached. It's easy to say, 'don't worry' - but that's ...

GQG rejigs allocations amid tariff pain

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
... allocation as opposed to the benchmark's 10.6%. The fund, instead, upped its allocation to energy, consumer staples, utilities and cash. By quarter end, GQG said the "repositioning resulted in the lowest beta in our portfolios compared to their respective ...

Trade war rattles pre-election economic outlook

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
... had not materially changed from that published in the 2025-26 Budget. On Budget night, Treasury announced the underlying cash balance is expected to be a deficit of $27.9 billion, which equates to 1% of GDP in 2024-25.

WTL mergers three advice firms amid joint venture

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
... equity, the announcement from WTL said. Hubco is expected to be debt-free post-transaction. Founders will also receive a mix of cash and shares in the new entity. ASX-listed WTL will take a 6% stake for its role in advisory and due diligence. WTL chief ...

Russell Investments, Reach Alts team up to expand private market access

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 APR 2025
... transport, renewables, utilities, and digital infrastructure, which it said offers inflation-linked returns and stable long-term cash flows. It's now available on the Reach Alts platform. The fund has a minimum investment of $25,000 and offers quarterly ...

EQT closes flagship infra fund at $37bn

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 APR 2025
... Infrastructure VI invests in infrastructure companies that provide essential services, and demonstrate stable growth, predictable cash flows, and a "well-protected" business model. Sectors it focuses on include digital infrastructure, energy orientation ...

RBA flags concerns over 'geopolitical uncertainties'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 APR 2025
... cuts this year. "Our base case is for the RBA to deliver further 25bp rate cuts in May, August and November for an end year cash rate of 3.35%," Aird said.

Rest awards US$300m mandate to Miami-headquartered investment manager

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 31 MAR 2025
... flexible and structured capital solutions to essential infrastructure assets globally. It targets investments with resilient cash flows and strong downside protection, aiming to offer attractive risk-adjusted returns to investors. Rest, which manages ...