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Financial services deregulation boosts economy by $2bn: FSC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
... uncompetitive with an OECD average rate moving towards 20%, the FSC argues, which in turn impacts the country's international competitiveness and discourages domestic investment. FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said a mature tax reform debate requires ...

ETFs, global equities dominate retail portfolios: Data

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
A new report from Investment Trends highlighted the growing prominence of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and international equities in retail investors' portfolios, but highlighted a lack of understanding around trading costs. The Investment Trends 2024 ...

Trump inaugurated as 47th President

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
Donald Trump has officially been sworn in as the 47 th US President as he takes on his second, non-consecutive term. Trump took to the stage for his "Day 1" official address unleashing a raft of executive orders and reaffirming his America first policies. ...

Grattan Institute renews calls for best-in-show super funds, partial annuitisation

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2025
... system guidance," Grattan said. Research shows that only 6% of Australians take up annuities, making Australia an "international outlier" by not emphasising guaranteed lifetime incomes whether via annuities or other offerings, the report shows. Finally ...

Best ESG super options revealed

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2025
... exposure to tech would have benefitted from the outsized returns of the sector." Australian Ethical Super Employer International Shares scored gold in the league tables. It returned 8.7% over the three years to November 2024, and 24.4% over 12 months. ...

Goldman Sachs AM nabs Fidelity veteran

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2025
... two decades of experience in the asset management industry. Before joining Goldman Sachs, she worked at Fidelity International, where she was head of the Southeast Asia region, as well as country head of Singapore. Earlier, Gan held senior distribution ...

Partners Group promotes local staffers

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2025
... Switzerland-based manager manages a broad range of funds, structured products, and customised portfolios for an international clientele of institutional investors, private banks and distribution partners.

CEFC invests $100m into affordable housing strategy

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2025
... hubs. St George Community Housing will manage the property after completion late this year. The units align with the International Energy Agency's zero-carbon buildings approach to energy efficiency, full electrification, and renewables capabilities. ...

Local private wealth manager appoints new chief

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2025
... Generations, and AXA North. "Today, stepping into his new role as chief executive in January 2025, Jim brings a vast set of international and personal perspectives to the leadership arena," the firm said. "Possessing an infectious flair for leading others ...

Top asset management trends for 2025

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2025
... management combined with 'competitive' performance," the report said. The report also noted that managers will reassess international footprints and go local. "Despite extensive (and expensive) efforts, most asset managers in the US and Europe have failed ...