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Future Fund delivers strong 11.9% return

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2024

... subsiding in much of the developed world, it remains higher and more volatile than investors have been used to. "Central banks around the world are in an easing cycle which is positive for risk assets. However, the path to lower rates will not be straightforward ...

Australian equities rise, but global markets preferred: Morningstar

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 21 OCT 2024

... implies a cautious approach is warranted," Morningstar said. Despite the "significant rate cut" in the US and as other central banks seem be "more advanced" in their easing cycles, the Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash rate steady at 4.35% in September. ...

Schroders launches high yield credit strategy

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2024

... fixed income assets are back in play. Inflation remains sticky while growth and employment are holding up, forcing central banks to maintain rates at elevated levels." "The fund incorporates top-down and bottom-up views to identify the most compelling ...

Inflation cools but RBA unlikely to budge

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2024

... October 17, there is little chance for an RBA pivot. "However, the RBA risks prolonged subpar growth by lagging global central banks and that is our primary worry." RSM Australia economist Devika Shivadekar said the RBA was left with "little choice" ...

Aussie economy grows 0.2% in June quarter

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2024

... economy. "The economy has likely reached the bottom of the trough, while interest rates have now clearly peaked. Central banks around the world are cutting rates or are looking to do so," he said. "Remaining vigilant about inflation is an important priority. ...

BlackRock launches new bond ETF

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024

... advisers and investor demand. "Bond yields globally are at decade-highs, and if inflation indicators continue to fall, central banks may proceed to cut official cash rates. We believe investors have a window of opportunity to move out of cash and into ...

Zenith increases defensive investment as recession risk looms

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024

... investment are still growing. We still believe the US economy remains on a soft-landing path, which is an outcome of central banks raising interest rates just enough to bring down inflation to their target levels, without causing a major recession or ...

Managed funds bounce back after bearish Q1: Calastone

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024

... fixed income, however, net flows have remained relatively muted as perceivably riskier assets stay sidelined until central banks signal a return to looser monetary policies. "Despite record outflows in Q1, trading in equity funds was very active throughout ...

What does the RBNZ rate cut mean to Australia?

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024

... sentiment, saying Australians should only expect a rate cut by the RBA six to nine months after other comparable central banks (Canada, the US, and New Zealand). Robertson said it is imperative for core inflation to dip "closer to 3%" before the RBA ...

RBA on hold: Experts split on 2024 cut

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 7 AUG 2024

... in the US, highlight that the picture can change quite quickly if the data makes the case. And history shows that central banks can turn on a dime if outcomes deviate from their expectations (in either direction). "Our base case in unchanged. We continue ...

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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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