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ASFA names former ABC presenter as strategy chief

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
... Prior to that, Morris was a journalist at the ABC for close to a decade, including four years as the ABC News Breakfast finance presenter. "I'm delighted to welcome Madeleine to this new role which will be responsible for leading the strategy, communication ...

Funds are 'getting back to basics', says report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024
... aiming to "influence the real-world transition." Most funds (56%) think they can make the biggest impact on transition finance via private equity, compared to 25% through public equity. Separately, the majority (58%) of respondents now view India as ...

RBA to meet for final 2024 rate decision

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will deliver its final interest rate decision 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 ...

Millions of Aussies want episodic advice: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024
... Financial Advice Report indicates that, out of the 21 million Australian adults, 16.4 million need help or guidance on finance-related matters, with 10.2 million open to seeking help from a financial adviser. However, close to half (9.6 million) are ...

Commonwealth Bank names chief economist

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... and macro policy advice, population analysis and climate and energy policy. Yeaman has also served as Australia's G20 finance deputy and represented Australia in a variety of global economic forums. "Luke brings a deep understanding of the Australian ...

The sensitive conversations advisers shy away from

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2024
... if BFAs exist or if they would consider one - even if they have been together for decades. "The reality is that we know finance and money problems are one of the key reasons people get divorced - it's always in the top three. As advisers, we don't ...

Prime Super refreshes executive lineup

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... helm of the $7.5 billion super fund. The revamp sees the retirement of two long-serving executives from distribution and finance. The superannuation fund's distribution lead Mark Ashburn has left, as has long-serving operating and finance chief Remo ...

More guidance crucial for aged care transitions: AMP

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024
Older Australians are not prepared to move into aged care and most expect it to significantly diminish their wealth, as AMP calls for more support from government and financial services. New research from AMP shows most older Australians are concerned ...

HMC Capital launches DigiCo REIT

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024
... board for the DigiCo REIT, HMC also announced the appointment of Adam Roberts-Thompson as co-head of corporate and asset finance, as the asset manager looks to boost its private credit expertise. Roberts-Thompson was head of Credit Suisse's financing ...

Private equity, real estate spearhead unlisted assets demand

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024
Private equity and real estate will reap the bulk of inflows and deliver elevated returns over the next five years compared to other private markets asset classes, a new report from IFM Investors shows. The survey of 700 global institutional investors ...