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Emerging markets well placed for 2024

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024
Robeco and Principal Asset Management predict strong performance in emerging markets this year from a macroeconomic and valuation standpoint. According to new research by Robeco, the five-year expected return forecast for emerging markets is 8.25% ...

Balanced portfolios to reap rewards in 2024: UBS

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 9 JAN 2024
According to UBS' latest Family Office Quarterly Report, investors who keep a diversified multi-asset portfolio as a core investment strategy are most likely to successfully protect and grow real wealth over the year. The report, written by UBS chief ...

Zurich cleared by Federal Court in life insurance dispute

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 8 JAN 2024
... injured her shoulder while working, citing the non-disclosure of her prior unrelated hospitalisations for serious mental health issues as fraudulent. ASIC alleged Zurich, the legal successor in the case, breached its duty of utmost good faith by failing ...

ASIC takes action on EverBlu, director

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2023
... interest. The case will also look at Blumenthal's duties as a director of ASX-listed Creso Pharma (now Melodiol Global Health). The proceeding, due to take place in the Federal Court, seeks orders to disqualify Blumenthal from managing corporations ...

ASIC, APRA slam premium hikes

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2023
... will look at alternative policies with other insurance companies to offset this higher cost," he said. "The client's health is an important consideration as their health could have deteriorated since stating the original policy and buying a different ...

Local investors continue to flock to ETFs: VanEck

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
VanEck's latest annual investor survey has found that despite volatility, most Australian investors are set to increase their investments in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) within the next six months. Additionally, around 50% of investors intend to boost ...

Boards unprepared for new workplace laws: Research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... management, with leading organisations already integrating sexual harassment and other positive duty conduct into workplace health and safety risk management frameworks. However, there has been slow progress in companies treating psychosocial hazards ...

Impact of debt on retiree confidence a mixed bag

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... balance in retirement for fear of outliving their savings, particularly with the expectation that they'll need to fund future health and aged care costs," TAL general manager, growth, retirement, and wealth partnerships Ashton Jones said. "They are living ...

Dexus finds next chief executive

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023
After a two-month search, the property giant has named Ross Du Vernet as its new chief executive following the recent resignation of long-term boss Darren Steinberg. Du Vernet, who serves as Dexus' chief investment officer, will start in the new role ...

A third of Aussies want life insurance advice: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
... safety net in case they're unable to work (32%). Additionally, some individuals see it as protection against future health issues if they obtain it at a younger age (25%). "There is a clear unmet financial advice need in Australia and a growing underinsurance ...