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South Africa readies 'two pot' pension system

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024
... and will at the same time ease financial pressure on its population. "While we are continuing the task of growing our economy to create more opportunities for all South Africans and reduce the financial vulnerability affecting many individuals and households ...

ISPT, IFM Investors merger advances

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2024
... in 2018. Greg Combet took over as chair the following year before stepping down to chair the government's Net Zero Economy Agency. Deputy chair Cath Bowtell took over in July 2023. IFM most recently added Else Bos as an independent director to its ...

Short-termism damaging Australian economy: CEDA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2024
... of almost three decades of economic growth, halted only by the COVID-19 pandemic, is unequalled by any other developed economy," CEDA senior economist Melissa Wilson said. "But we also face significant structural change: ageing populations; climate change ...

'Opaque asset class' needs regulation: Datt Capital

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024
... illiquid nature of these investments, should be a focal point for investors to be aware of," Datt said. Volatilities in the economy are forcing many investors to liquidate their assets, however in the private credit sector, Datt expects liquidation could ...

360 Capital returns to profit in FY24

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024
... however, Storey expects markets to continue to deteriorate further as the full effect of interest rate rises and the slowing economy continues to impact the Australian commercial real estate markets and general economy. "The start of FY25 is showing ...

Regulators given new powers to protect financial markets in crises

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2024
... Directors welcomed the legislation, saying it marks a significant milestone in Australia's transition to a decarbonised economy, providing a clear framework for organisations required to make climate related disclosures.

Super on parental leave bill hits parliament

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024
... superannuation simply because they took time out to care for others. These caring roles contribute meaningfully to the economy but come at a cost of dignity in retirement, mainly for women. As we observe Equal Pay Day this week, this legislation sends ...

Zenith increases defensive investment as recession risk looms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024
... in the US raised concerns of a potential US recession but said those concerns shouldn't be overblown just yet. "The US economy is slowing and we should expect weaker data going forward. While the so-called Sahm rule, which signals a recession when the ...

What does the RBNZ rate cut mean to Australia?

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
... point cut in September is clear. This move would send a powerful signal that the Fed is serious about steering the US economy away from the brink of recession." Markets were thrown into chaos just last month after higher-than-expected US unemployment ...

ASX sued by ASIC for alleged misleading statements

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
... project of "fundamental significance", replacing critical national infrastructure crucial to the operation of the Australian economy. "Its critical importance was all the more reason ASX needed to ensure it told the Australian public the truth about ...