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Inflation data not encouraging: Powell

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2023
... changes in financial conditions can have implications for the path of monetary policy," he said. In conclusion, Powell said the Fed is resolute in its commitment to bring down inflation. "A range of uncertainties, both old and new, complicate our task ...

Super tax change to impact SMSF members: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023
... retirement earnings, potentially exceeding them." On February 28, the government announced from 1 July 2025 a 30% concessional tax rate will be applied to future earnings for superannuation balances above $3 million. As previously reported by Financial ...

Housing crisis costing Australia $64bn: Aware

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
... said its EWH program, established in 2018, offers such workers access to housing near social infrastructure and below-market rate. "Aware Super can't solve this problem on our own," said Stewart. "We're extremely proud that we've identified a strong-performing ...

Farmers distressed by superannuation tax overhaul

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2023
... SMSF, which sets a dangerous precedent." On February 28, the government announced from 1 July 2025 a 30% concessional tax rate will be applied to future earnings for superannuation balances above $3 million. As previously reported by Financial Standard ...

Don't believe inflation hype, says Pendal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2023
Despite talk of another inflation surge and more interest rate hikes, Pendal's Oliver Ge doesn't think we're returning to the 1970s any time soon. In an update, Ge said any talk of a second wave of inflation and fresh interest rate increases on the ...

It's time to fill your boots with private debt

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... been mostly closed to new issuance since 2022. "The absence of competition means we're in a fabulous position. With the Fed raising rates, both existing and new investors benefit directly," Kasser explained. Further, she highlighted that today's ...

IGR to spark fresh retirement income consultation

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
Treasury is expected to launch consultation focused on retirement spending and income configurations, to address concerns regarding the role of super funds in helping members transition to retirement. It follows the release of the 2023 Intergenerational ...

US inflation rises 3.2%

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
... said that the progress of getting inflation down may be tracking at a slightly faster pace than embodied in the most recent Fed forecasts published in June. "And while Fed officials are properly wary of declaring 'mission accomplished', the clear progress ...

Are indexes the next target for greenwashing investigations?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... or sustainability characteristics of these indices remain a highly subjective issue." Higgins noted that Zenith does not rate either of the Vanguard funds which have been pulled up by ASIC on greenwashing grounds. However, when assessing funds or ETFs ...

Banking sector fears propel family offices towards metals

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2023
... 80% pointing to such worries. According to the report, 70% of respondents believe that the US Federal Reserve will pause rate hikes, and an equal number consider gold an excellent hedge against general market volatility. Approximately three-quarters ...