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What you read in 2023

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2023
Once again, Financial Standard readers were captivated by the evolving superannuation landscape, with this year's top stories largely focused on this space. However, there was one particular executive move that simply couldn't be scrolled past. ...

Local investors continue to flock to ETFs: VanEck

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
VanEck's latest annual investor survey has found that despite volatility, most Australian investors are set to increase their investments in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) within the next six months. Additionally, around 50% of investors intend to boost ...

Mild recession in 2024, higher interest rates: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... remain above the rate of inflation, severely affecting the ability of consumers and businesses to borrow. While central banks feel more confident in achieving inflation targets, Vanguard anticipates rate cuts in the second half of 2024. "However, Vanguard ...

Impact of debt on retiree confidence a mixed bag

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... from 28% in 2022, expect their savings to outlast their retirement. Further, the report found that three in five retirees feel they can live comfortably, up from 55% in 2022. The retirement funding gap, which is the difference between expected income ...

Private markets make concrete inroads with advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... not only retail investors are starting to tap into this access point, but the products themselves are starting to look and feel a lot more like a managed fund." Investors in private equity, for example, are traditionally known as "limited partnership ...

Buffett outlines plans for Berkshire Hathaway

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023
... supplementing lifetime pledges he made back in 2006. "At Thanksgiving, I have much to be thankful for..." Buffett said. "At 93, I feel good but fully realise I am playing extra innings." Buffett revealed that his three children, Howard, Susan and Peter ...

Young women report low financial literacy: NAB

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2023
... question when it comes to finance," he said. "Banks have an obligation to explain things in simple language, so people should feel confident about asking as many questions as they need until they feel comfortable."

Small, large entity regulation needs balance: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
As small financial institutions buckle under macroeconomic pressures, it is a fine balancing act to ensure that they don't suffer unnecessary regulatory burdens to avoid a similar scenario in the US with the collapse of regional banks, APRA says. ...

Aussie investors optimistic about returns

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
... guidance in this new regime as volatility has returned, and therefore so too has the opportunity set for active management. "We feel 'higher for longer' is a much better environment for stock-pickers and asset allocators," he said.

Aussies value super but remain unprepared: Data

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2023
... have a good understanding of how super can help them reach their financial goals. Despite this, research revealed that 20% feel slightly prepared to navigate unexpected personal finance challenges, while 11% don't feel prepared at all. Almost four ...