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Federal Reserve holds rates steady

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023
... and financial and international developments." Of note, while the Federal Reserve has decided to hold steady on interest rates for the time being, some officials have indicated that further hikes may be on the horizon. Principal Asset Management chief ...

Growth, quality stocks to outperform: Podcast

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2023
... recessionary-type scenario, so the investment giant is tilting defensively toward growth and quality companies. As interest rates increased across the globe, growth and quality stole back the crown from value stocks, however amid an ever-changing and ...

SMSFs continue to fly solo

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2023
... see increased allocation to defensive assets such as fixed income or cash products during uncertain times. With interest rates rising, the data suggests SMSFs are favouring assets that they see as low risk, with trustees now allocating 22% of their assets ...

Cash rate hits 4.1%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has hiked rates by another 25 basis points to bring the official cash rate to 4.1%. Many experts fear that Australia is teetering on the edge of a recession and that the latest decision by the nation's central bank ...

Advisers outsourcing to amplify investment capabilities: Mason Stevens

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2023
... relationships, cost savings afforded by the scale of larger external providers, enhanced performance standards, and lower error rates. "When considered in the context of a field as complex and dynamic as investment management, it is clear the potential ...

First Sentier clients walk away with $13bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2023
... markets tend to see more movements. For example, cash is an asset class that sees volatility of flows based on interest rates - a higher interest rate environment may see clients seeking to take advantage of higher yields." One fund that took a massive ...

Economists divided over cash rate decision

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2023
... though inflation is expected to subside through 2023. GDP growth is expected to stay low but positive, and unemployment rates are forecast to increase but remain low. "The economic misery index might rise a little, but we expect that it will likewise ...

Quality stocks outperform on average: Bell AM

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2023
... vogue as institutional investors seek out companies with high probability and strong balance sheets amid rising interest rates. Speaking to Financial Standard Bell Asset Management chief investment officer Ned Bell explained that the mean reversion back ...

Wage increases to offset more rate hikes: Experts

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2023
... that we are experiencing. An arbitrary increase of this magnitude consigns Australia to high inflation, mounting interest rates and fewer jobs." Oliver agreed it makes life tough for small businesses. "Small businesses that have been seeing big cost ...

Family offices look to infrastructure for alpha

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2023
... enthusiasm for hedge funds and venture capital is bleaker. Family offices were less positive on venture capital due to rising rates slowing startup funding. Valuations in growth sectors is also beginning to correct as the prospect of a growth slowdown ...