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Powell confirms rate cuts likely 'at some point' this year

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2024
... this year". "Powell reiterated that the better than forecast US economic performance gives the FOMC time to let data guide policy, but that interest rates will likely be cut at some point this year," Commonwealth Bank associate economist Harry Ottley ...

Senate Committee endorses Superannuation Objective Bill

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024
... sector for legislation to clearly define super's objective, which would bridge an understanding gap that has led to policy uncertainty, misguided proposals, and reduced retirement savings, ultimately placing a greater burden on taxpayers. "The Objective ...

Macquarie executive to become chief product officer at BT

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024
... spent time as a state sales manager for Victoria and Tasmania. Prior to joining Macquarie in 2000, Kline served as a senior policy manager at the Financial Services Council for over three years. BT chief executive Matt Rady said he is delighted to have ...

MetLife enhances employee benefits package

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2024
... is introducing menopause, fertility, and gender affirmation leave for employees, while also extending its parental leave policy. The life insurer is rolling out a revamped benefits program for its staff, saying the new policy is designed to support a ...

Bitcoin investing is on the rise, but more regulation is needed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024
... wish list. As a director of Blockchain Australia, Australia's peak Blockchain industry body, Zeng identified three policy areas for attention: Narrow scoping of custody obligations around centralised brokerages and exchanges first as they present ...

Why BlackRock is taking a risk-on view

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAR 2024
... that neither stokes nor limits economic activity - than in the past," it said. "We think the Fed's nudged up long-run policy forecasts are starting to reflect our view of rates staying higher for longer than pre-pandemic. Markets are not eyeing that ...

Institutional investors shift gears amid 'new market regime'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024
... above-average interest in nature-based solutions. Nuveen's head of global client group Mike Perry said investor's view government policy and technical innovation as "the biggest tailwinds" for investments in the energy transition this year. On the flip ...

US Federal Reserve eyes multiple interest rate cuts this year

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024
The US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) chose to keep the benchmark policy rate at 5.25% to 5.50%. Despite holding rates at their current level, the latest dot plot revealed the FOMC expects 75 basis points of cuts this year, with more to come in ...

ASIC warns it can't take action on every case of misconduct

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024
... regulator can't fight every battle of misconduct, but that doesn't mean it's not watching. Speaking at the Blockchain APAC Policy Week event, Kirkland said ASIC can only regulate crypto assets and businesses to the extent they involve financial products ...

Super SA names chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
... taking over from Patrick McAvaney who was serving in an acting capacity. He's now returned to his role as director, policy and governance. It's been about nine months since Bennett resigned, citing personal reasons. She had served in the role ...