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Global dividends at all-time highs: Janus Henderson

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... of global equity income Ben Lofthouse, economic growth around the world is moderating as it responds to higher interest rates. "Markets now expect global profits to be flat this year, after soaring to record highs in 2022, and when we speak to companies ...

Future Fund posts 6% return

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... positioned moderately below neutral risk settings at a time when the economic outlook and the direction of inflation and interest rates make investment returns less certain," he said. "We have made significant changes to the portfolio over the past two ...

It's time to fill your boots with private debt

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... private debt Susan Kasser came together for the discussion, which focused on how market volatility borne from rising interest rates, inflation, and supply chain issues have created a compelling investment opportunity in private debt. Nunez noted that ...

Unlisted asset valuation flaws complicate comparison

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... to the valuation, and that it's independently determined with thoughtful input to all the various factors, discount rates." Meanwhile, Fok said in managing a "big portfolio of assets" there is a responsibility to collate all pertinent information ...

MA Financial strengthens lending business

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
... and often fixed rate corporate bonds, when really, there was this whole world of private credit out there." With interest rates rising, Wyke said, equities and fixed rate corporate bonds have been hit hard. Meanwhile, private credit - which can be structured ...

IGR to spark fresh retirement income consultation

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
... government could boost retirees' incomes by 10% annually, or a cumulative $397 billion by 2050, without changing contribution rates or creating uncertainty through additional tax increases. "The amount of superannuation benefits left each year as a bequest ...

Perpetual restructures asset management leadership, regional chiefs exit

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023
... billion, doubling since the Pendal acquisition. However, despite favourable market conditions and positive foreign exchange rates, the asset manager also experienced $8.1 billion net outflows. "Whilst our net outflows for FY23 were disappointing, we ...

Global X launches US tech ETF

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2023
... launch of N100 comes from Global X's mission to provide Australian investors with quality value products at cost-efficient rates, allowing investors greater returns by reducing margin intake. "By drawing on resources and synergies across the wider Mirae ...

Earnings, profits down at Charter Hall

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2023
... Harrison said despite challenging conditions, FY23 maintained group FUM despite downward valuations driven by rising interest rates. "Property FUM grew $6.2 billion to $71.0 billion, and our operating earnings ex-transaction and performance fees grew ...

Global wealth to rise 38% by 2027: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2023
... declines last year, while non-financial assets - mostly real estate - stayed resilient, despite rapidly rising interest rates. Along with the decline in aggregate wealth, overall wealth inequality also fell in 2022, with the wealth share of the global ...