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Federal Reserve kicks off easing cycle

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
... the year, trimming another 50 basis points by December end. GSFM's Stephen Miller said the decision to take the more aggressive approach "reflects a view that the inflation risks have diminished while labour market conditions are at some risk of deterioration." ...

AOF sells another asset, flags delisting

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2024
Australian Unity Office Fund (AOF) continues to empty its portfolio, offloading another asset as the REIT faces an uncertain future. AOF is set to offload 64 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra for $21.2 million to an unnamed buyer, 10% cheaper than its June ...

SEC seeks to shut down $450m Ponzi scheme

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
... Hackworth Jones, director of the SEC's Atlanta Regional Office, said. "Investors should be vigilant when they encounter aggressive sellers who make over-the-top sales pitches and promise high rates of guaranteed returns." In all, it's estimated ...

What does the RBNZ rate cut mean to Australia?

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
... two-decade high, there's no room for hesitation. A 25 basis point cut might signal a shift, but it's not the aggressive action needed to stave off a potentially devastating landing," Green said. "The case for a bold 50 basis point cut in September ...

Cost cutting returns Bravura to profit

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
... out of the red to report net profit after tax of $8.8 million, a turnaround from the $280.7 million loss in FY23. Its aggressive transformation strategy has resulted in $42 million of cost savings or $67 million annualised and realised in FY25. Bravura ...

BlackRock bolsters suite of SMAs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 1 AUG 2024
... solutions team. Investors can access the model portfolios on HUB24 with three risk profiles available: Balanced, Growth and Aggressive. BlackRock designed the offerings to align with advisers' and investors' individual investment preferences and risk ...

Insignia Financial looks to slash redundancy entitlements

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024
... comes at a time when staff are already navigating uncertainties due to the company's transformation initiatives and aggressive cost-cutting measures." Earlier this month, newly installed Insignia Financial chief executive Scott Hartley announced ...

ASIC bans 'incompetent' financial services directors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024
... supervision of its representatives. However, ASIC found that they failed to manage conflicts of interests, which led to aggressive sales tactics by XTrade's representatives toward Australian clients. They also didn't take adequate steps to ensure its ...

Regulation, profitability top adviser worries: BT

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUL 2024
The heavy hand of the law and cost to run a profitable business are the two major worries of financial advisers, a new BT survey shows. Compliance burdens and constant legislative change are keeping financial advisers awake at night as 38% cited regulation ...

Innova backs using leverage in super for housing

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2024
... borrow at very low cost. Applying a moderate amount of leverage combined with a greater allocation to equities or a more aggressive investment profile should generate similar or greater return than a leveraged property investment." Miles said while it ...