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Labor vs Liberal: Which government is better for Australian stocks?

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025

Labor has secured 93 of the 150 seats up for grabs in the House of Representatives, with a few still in doubt - more than Kevin Rudd or Bob Hawke claimed in their maiden election victories - but does this historic win over the Coalition spell bad news ...

Inflation figures point to May rate cut

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2025

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.9% in the March 2025 quarter and 2.4% annually, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "The March quarter increase of 0.9% follows two quarters in a row of 0.2% rises," ABS acting head of prices ...

Holding mega-cap stocks could be detrimental: Research

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2025

... concentration. However, over the long term, diversified portfolios improved on the market cap benchmarks in terms of their Sharpe ratio, which measures risk-adjusted returns. This was due to both improved performance and lower risk, as measured by volatility. ...

Gen X remains the largest cohort in SMSF establishments: Class

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2025

Generation X and Millennials collectively drove about 85% of new self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) establishments for the six months to 31 December 2024, according to a new report from Class. The total value of the net assets administered on Class ...

Chief executive misbehaviour stifles investment returns

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2025

Secret affairs, sexual harassment, and systemic abuses of power by chief executives and senior leaders have the potential to erode investment returns, according to Acadian Asset Management. Events like these can shake company valuations, demonstrating ...

Monetary policy to underscore 2025 allocations

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 10 JAN 2025

Investors have head into the New Year with many of the same concerns they had at the start of 2024, with interest rates and inflation to dominate once again. Last November, RBA governor Michele Bullock indicated the central bank views its settings as ...

Hostplus' AFCA complaint response times lag

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024

Hostplus published its inaugural Service Standards Report, aimed at improving transparency and accountability, with hopes other funds will follow suit. Hostplus chief executive David Elia said the report provides a comprehensive view of the volume ...

TAL creates consumer and growth unit

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024

TAL Australia has appointed a general manager to lead its newly created consumer and growth team. As head of this new division, Lexie Denby will oversee TAL's direct and advised customer growth initiatives while ensuring its products and services ...

TAL creates consumer and growth division

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024

The life insurer has appointed a general manager to lead its newly created consumer and growth team. Alexis Denby has taken on the role, where she will be responsible for TAL's direct and advised customer growth initiatives whilst ensuring its products ...

HESTA names general manager of retirement

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024

HESTA has named a general manager of retirement as 14% of its members get ready to retire in the next five years. Shannon O'Shea has been appointed to the role. She was previously general manager, new business and growth enablement, a position she ...

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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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