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Boutique global asset management firms' investment outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2024

... developments," he said. Lastly, liquidity remains a critical but underappreciated driver of asset prices. "Despite central banks pausing balance sheet expansion and a strong USD signalling tighter conditions, markets are counteracting with heightened ...

RBA to meet for final 2024 rate decision

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024

... today, with a hold predicted by most experts. The RBA has kept rates on hold at 4.35% all year, despite other global central banks having begun a rate cutting cycle. But the RBA has been undeterred from holding rates steady with governor Michele Bullock ...

World on the brink: Frontier Advisors

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024

... expected to narrow soon." It said recent higher interest rates have "materially raised the cost of debt," and while central banks' transition to cutting interest rates, which should start to reduce some of the burden of debt servicing, "persistent spending ...

2025 economic outlook 'threatening': AMP

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024

... that uncertainty remains around how much the US Federal Reserve, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and some other central banks will cut rates as core inflation is still not at target. "The risk of recession remains, particularly in the US if rising ...

First Sentier makes leadership appointments

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024

... Investec Asset Management, where she managed relationships with a diverse range of clients, including pension funds, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, and private clients. Both Moore and Prendiville will continue to report to chief executive ...

Bullock hints at no rate cut in 2025

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024

... that inflation is moving sustainably back to target. This overarching approach is similar to that used at other central banks in advanced economies, where we all have flexible inflation targeting frameworks."

Top asset owners return to growth: Study

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024

... base rates remained relatively flat. After a sustained period of elevated rates aimed at controlling inflation, central banks began to implement gradual rate cuts in the latter half of 2024, marking the first reductions in years. However, market volatility ...

Super fund adds to Payden & Rygel mandate

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024

... alone career, are: a global pandemic, developed market inflation approaching double digits, and developed market central banks increasing interest rates by hundreds of basis points within a 12-month time horizon," he said. Last month, GSFM hired Ben ...

'Turbulent' environment expected in 2025: Robeco

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024

... anticipated to offset some downside risks. If all goes very well, Robeco's bull scenario sees synchronised easing from central banks and steady disinflation which could lead to stronger-than-expected global growth. An easing of US-China trade tensions ...

US election: Global investors fear inflation boom

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024

... said. The main concern over tariffs for the global economy is the knock-on effect they could have on inflation. Central banks around the world have been tackling the sticky inflation problem, but tariffs could drive the price of goods back up. GSFM investment ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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