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FAAA slams 'underlying issues' in CSLR

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has made a submission to the Senate Economics Committee inquiry into wealth management companies, highlighting financial advisers' concerns around the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). Specifically ...

RBA 'paves way' for February rate cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) surprised no one by leaving the official cash rate on hold at 4.35% at its final meeting of the year. While this was the ninth consecutive month the central bank has kept the cash rate steady, the decision was met ...

Productivity slump threatens asset returns: Shane Oliver

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2024
The supply-side productivity-enhancing reforms of the Hawke/Keating Labor government, continued by Howard/Costello, have since stalled, leading to a decline in productivity - a key catalyst in the deterioration of living standards, according to AMP ...

Funds are 'getting back to basics', says report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024
... primary macroeconomic concern. With price pressures now easing, these funds are shifting focus to the long-term drivers of economic and market outcomes, with close to 60% identifying technological change or equilibrium real interest rates as the key ...

RBA to meet for final 2024 rate decision

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024
... and vulnerable groups - those with more debt. In addition, the data showed that the economy is still weak in places. "Economic stresses are still evident, especially amongst 30-something mortgage holders," Hasseldine said. "The outlook for lower income ...

Treasury reappoints 24 members to FSCP

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024
The Albanese government has reappointed 24 members to the Financial Services and Credit Panel (FSCP) for a three-year period beginning 1 January 2025. The candidates bring with them a range of knowledge and experience across the fields of business ...

Platinum, Regal put acquisition talks to bed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024
After completing due diligence, Regal Partners says it is no longer interested in acquiring Platinum Asset Management. It comes as the latter confirms its first deal under the new Platinum Partner Series initiative. In late September, a bid from Regal ...

World on the brink: Frontier Advisors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024
... fragmented blocks. Efforts by both powers to diversify supply chains and secure technological sovereignty are "deepening economic divides." The report said challenges to global frameworks, rising fragmentation, and direct and indirect conflict, increase ...

Super framework, SMSFs conducive to financial abuse: Inquiry

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024
... beneficiary of the account holder's superannuation death benefits. "Something is very wrong when the perpetrators of economic abuse receive their victim's superannuation earnings," the report read, noting that in essence, perpetrators in no way ...

Nuveen raises over $400m for real estate debt strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... of stability, attractive yields, and strong collateral protection. "Australia's mature market, supported by robust economic foundations, strict regulatory requirements for banks and the need for more alternative capital sources provides a good foundation ...