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GDP grows but still slow: 'Confirms our worst fears'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2024
... the September quarter followed three consecutive quarterly falls. The level of investment this quarter was the largest on record, the previous record was in September 2023," Keenan said. Government spending rose by 1.4%. Keenan said social benefits paid ...

Half of advice, super complaints result in no remedy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2024
... foster a positive complaints management culture that delivers quality outcomes for consumers." AFCA said in 2023-24, a record of nearly 105,000 complaints were escalated to it by consumers and small businesses. This was more than double the number of ...

Nuveen extends private credit fund to Australian investors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2024
... specialists Churchill and Arcmont and rich heritage in broader private markets investment, has the scale and proven track record to provide what investors need across the breadth of the distribution spectrum."

Geopolitical tensions create investor opportunity: Franklin Templeton

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024
... of a credible deterrent supported by robust logistics and manufacturing. Catechis said global defense spending reached a record $3.7 trillion (US$2.4 trillion) in 2023, marking the ninth consecutive year of growth. NATO members in Europe alone are expected ...

OC Funds Management launches fund, scores mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024
... believe this presents a compelling opportunity to leverage our relevant experience and excellent long-term investment track record to deliver superior returns for investors," Frost said. The fund charges a management fee of 0.85% and requires a minimum ...

Inflation remains in RBA's target range

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2024
The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicator rose 2.1% in the 12 months to October 2024, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), in line with the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) target range. "Annual inflation ...

Hostplus ups fees, makes $125m investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2024
... million in capital and creating close to $1 billion in value". Hostplus chief executive David Elia said the fund's track record as investors in venture capital was possible because of the potential return on investment opportunities like this represent. ...

Macquarie fined $25m over 400 fake trades

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2024
... Authority (FCA) has fined Macquarie Bank's London Branch (MBL) $25 million (£13m) for enabling one of its employees to record over 400 fictitious trades over a 20-month period. The fictitious trades also cost MBL an estimated US$58 million ($89 million) ...

Inconsistencies abound in Future Fund mandate change: Deloitte

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024
... consultant said the size of the superannuation system and global capital markets broadly coupled with a demonstrated track record of success show there is already sufficient funds available to invest in the areas highlighted by Treasury without the need ...

Investors plan to continue private markets love affair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024
More than 50% of investors are expecting to increase their exposure to private markets over the next 18 months, with infrastructure and private debt managers expected to benefit most. That's according to bfinance's latest Global Asset Owner Survey ...