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Commonwealth Bank finally relents on interest rate call

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2024
... deliver its first interest rate cut in February 2025," Bassanese said. "However, a rate cut in February is by no means a done-deal, as the RBA could still judge annual trimmed mean inflation of 3.5% (and likely persistently sticky service sector inflation) ...

KKR nabs JP Morgan sales manager

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 29 OCT 2024
JP Morgan Asset Management distribution manager Jacqui Crothers has taken up a new role at KKR's wealth business. Crothers has been appointed director of global wealth solutions at the private equity giant. Reporting to the local head of KKR client ...

CSLR warns adviser levy will balloon

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2024
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) warned the advice sector should brace for an even bigger levy in the 2026 financial year, forecasting a total of $20 million. Financial advisers are set to cough up more than $20 million in FY26, which will ...

Delaying DBFO imposes 'generational' consequences

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2024
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) is urging the federal government to take action on processing the second tranche of its Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) package, saying any further delay could result in "generational impacts." ...

HMC Capital makes $2bn acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2024
... year. Back in March it announced it successfully acquired North American Digital Infrastructure asset manager StratCap in a deal worth $43.7 million. Then, in May, HMC acquired commercial real estate fund manager Payton Capital, kickstarting the first ...

Making a splash: The economic impact of AUKUS

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 OCT 2024
... will amplify defence capabilities and strengthen regional security. But is it all it's cracked up to be? The landmark deal which the three countries entered on 16 September 2021 mandates Australia deliver nuclear-powered submarines over two stages ...

Citi Australia snags J.P. Morgan executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 OCT 2024
Citi Australia has appointed Elizabeth McAlpine as chief risk officer and head of corporate credit risk. McAlpine has over two decades of experience in risk management and corporate banking. She enjoyed a 20-year stint at J.P. Morgan, where she was ...

Dinimus appoints new head of distribution

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 22 OCT 2024
... pivotal time in the firm's growth journey. "Dinimus' long track record of delivering for investors coupled with its deal origination strengths, inclusion on all the major adviser platforms and its strong SQM rating provide a strong base to build ...

My Dealer Services appoints head of strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2024
My Dealer Services appointed Ashley Mahadeea to the role of head of strategy. Mahadeea is experienced in advising fintech start-ups on launch strategies, strategic planning, competitive analysis, and business development. He is also currently the national ...

ACTU slams plans to Americanise the superannuation system

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
... retirement savings just to get into the housing market, and just this week floated that women should have to raid their super to deal with the costs of domestic violence or divorce. "This is a clear sign that workers' super and their retirement are ...