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Industry grapples with looming cyber threats

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2023
... Collective founder Fraser Jack says financial ad-vice practices are in dire need of support. "The government is doing a very good job of combining resources and trying to come at this from a 'one government' point of view, but unfortunately smaller advice ...

Inflation falls to 6%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has softened to 6%, however a further rate hike in August is not off the table. The Australian Bureaus of Statistics (ABS) said headline inflation was lower than the 7% annual rise in March, marking the second consecutive ...

Recession risk is receding: Natixis IM

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023
... softer landing." Chetouane said the successes of H1 may dissipate, but strategists and economists still believe there are good opportunities if you look carefully. "Compared to expectations at the end of last year, 2023 has been surprisingly positive ...

Insurance firms defy inflationary shocks

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023
... rates and ultimately insurance premiums." Further, McLean said a higher interest rate environment means insurers can earn good returns on the investment of premiums. "Overall, the outlook for their earnings looks pretty strong over the medium term," ...

Schroders hires AMP operative

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
... investment management and his knowledge of fixed income and multi-asset was particularly attractive to Schroders and makes him a good fit for the team. "Pierre's expertise will be instrumental in helping drive our investment strategies, evolve our ...

NGS Super expands leadership

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
... rock-solid history of delivering what fund members want from their super fund: repeatable strong investment performance, being good value, easy to deal with, and they didn't drink their own Kool-aid," he says. "If NGS Super can combine this with ...

Colonial First State chalks up strong super returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023
... Jonathan Armitage also attributed investment performance to strong returns in global and domestic equities. He also noted "good returns" from fixed income despite a very challenging market. Looking ahead, Armitage flagged significant valuation discrepancies ...

Trustees lack urgency, strategy on RIC: Regulators

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023
... entitled to rely upon their super fund for assistance as they plan for a sound financial future. "Some trustees have made a good start, but overall, there has been a lack of progress and insufficient urgency. As more members approach retirement, trustees ...

Super framework ideal for advice: Jones

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2023
... offer holistic advice as assistant treasurer Stephen Jones reasons that its highly regulated framework will place trustees in good stead to make advice more accessible. At a Financial Services Council breakfast this morning, Jones clarified that superannuation ...

ClearView strengthens leadership team

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2023
ClearView has bolstered its leadership team with three appointments across operations, product and pricing, and technology. Joanne Faglioni, who originally joined ClearView in late 2021 as chief claims officer, has been promoted to group executive of ...