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Interest rate relief unlikely 'this side of Christmas'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2024
... need to adapt their portfolios accordingly, focusing on asset classes and sectors that can thrive in a higher-rate environment while managing risk effectively. "As ever, diversification is the investors' best tool to position themselves to mitigate risk ...

REIT returns to come back strong: Expert

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2024
Real estate has not been the most sought-after asset in the wake of a higher interest rate environment globally, but times are changing according to one expert. Dexus Global REIT Fund portfolio manager David Kruth told Financial Standard that while ...

Former licensee chief takes new role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2024
... Commenting on her new role, Blackford said: "As a key business inside the AZ NGA community, Nestworth is in the best environment to continue growing and ultimately achieve its 'Super firm' ambitions." "This is a well-run business, with a clear ...

TCorp reorganises investment team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2024
In pursuit of a new operating structure and "simpler portfolio environment", TCorp has created four new investment roles and will farewell its head of portfolio construction and head of portfolio delivery. The investment partner of the New South Wales ...

Major themes to watch in the ETF space

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2024
... Metcalf said a major trend he has noticed was those wanting to invest in gold ETFs, despite the high interest rate environment. "Gold markets have really been rallying in the face of rising rates, which is somewhat unusual," Metcalf said. "There is definitely ...

Cromwell gets $457m for European funds platform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2024
... value from our local asset and funds management business," Cromwell chair Gary Weiss said. "In the current operating environment, numerous options were considered to simplify and de-risk the business, and we believe that this transaction will provide ...

Another corporate fund bites the dust

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 20 MAY 2024
... challenges of running a corporate superannuation fund," Willis Tower Watson said. "Over the years, the regulatory environment has become more complex, which has increased the demands, risks and costs associated with running a small, stand-alone corporate ...

Liberals respond to Federal Budget

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2024
Opposition leader Peter Dutton criticised Tuesday's Budget as highly irresponsible, arguing that the government has exacerbated inflation and incorrectly claimed that any further interest rate increases would be the responsibility of Anthony Albanese ...

Aware Super appoints general manager, strategy and transformation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAY 2024
... to lead solution design, and her first-hand experience working with AI and machine learning in a financial services environment, will be invaluable in helping us optimise our operations to ensure Aware Super's members enjoy the best possible retirement ...

Price dislocations pave way for active managers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024
... risk coming through, we are actually seeing that spread widening out, which means that this is a particular market environment that we think is going to be favourable for being active," she said. Many investors would argue that equities appear too expensive ...