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Powell backflips on rates pushing back RBA cut expectations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2024
... changed his tune over the possibility of upcoming interest rate cuts, which means it could be an even longer wait here in Australia. Powell said recent US inflation data had not given policymakers enough confidence to ease interest rates soon, noting ...

Russell Investments introduces new ESG-focused ETF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
Russell Investments has launched its first multi-strategy exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Australia, offering investors access to an actively managed portfolio of international shares with a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations. ...

Betashares plans to launch first 'moderately geared' ETFs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
Betashares is readying to launch Australia's first moderately geared ETFs on the ASX, as part of its new 'Wealth Builder' product suite. The ETFs, which are expected to offer a gearing ratio of 30-40%, aim to allow investors to benefit from the long-term ...

Income inequality elevated, spikes: Oxfam

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
... warning level set by the United Nations. On a scale from zero to one, a Gini coefficient of one denotes total inequality. Australia's Gini coefficient in 2019-20 was 0.318, which was close to the average of wealthy nations of 0.315, according to the ...

The Aussie wealthtech firms that are 'most innovative'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
... for technological advancement." Ignition Advice global head of strategy and corporate services Andrew Baker said in Australia the company was pleased to play a role in assisting the Quality of Advice Review and ministerial review process to reach a strongly ...

Vale Wayne McGauley

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
The financial services industry has paid tribute to Wayne McGauley who passed away over the weekend. Most recently the head of distribution at Wheelhouse Partners, McGauley had a long and successful career in the financial services industry spanning ...

Bell Asset Management announces new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
... 15. He was most recently head of superannuation at Vanguard, where he spearheaded the establishment of the offering in Australia. He departed Vanguard in February 2023. Prior to that, he spent three and a half years in the US leading Vanguard's Registered ...

ASIC chief executive to depart

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
The chief executive of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will be leaving the regulator, effective June 1. ASIC chair Joe Longo accepted a request from the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) for ASIC chief executive ...

Apostle Funds Management welcomes new head of wholesale

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
... recently general manager, head of distribution at Lakehouse Capital where he established the firm's wholesale presence in Australia while maintaining the retail business arm. Prior to his role at the boutique firm, James dedicated over two decades to ...

Two new ETFs for Franklin Templeton

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2024
... Growth Fund (FRGG) invests in companies operating in developed and emerging markets from around the world other than in Australia. The fund aims to outperform the MSCI World ex Australia Index net of returns, after fees and expenses but before taxes ...