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Alternatives to top $33tn by 2028

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... targeting North America in comparison to the 2022 report forecast. However, the region is still expected to exhibit the highest growth rate worldwide and, despite the current difficult adjustment period, VC's share of the total alternatives market ...

Life insurance industry profits double, premiums rise: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
... two out of seven posted profits, accumulating a combined loss of $300 million. Resolution Life topped the list of the highest direct profit as a percentage of revenue, recording 28.6%, followed by Challenger at 23.6% and Zurich at 10.2%. By a measure ...

Equip Super welcomes new chair

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
... and commitment." Meanwhile, Casey said Cameron joins a "strong, skills-based board featuring combined experience at the highest levels of organisational leadership." "His perspectives and guidance will help the fund to continue to provide excellent outcomes ...

Challenger posts record annuity sales

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
... million (up 9%) and CarePlus sales of $120 million (up 33%). According to Challenger, its CarePlus product achieved its highest quarter of sales since launching in 2015, reflecting the growing opportunity in aged care. Consistent with growing longer ...

Crypto exchanges to obey financial services rulebook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2023
... jurisdictions, adopt existing financial service laws as appropriate, and create new bespoke obligations in the areas of highest risk." Failures of crypto platforms, both in Australia and internationally, have resulted in asset losses for Australians ...

The Voice is not at the expense of the economy: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023
... Chalmers highlighted several initiatives that seek to aid the wider Australian community amid cost-of-living pressures. "Our highest priority has been rolling out billions of dollars in cost-of-living relief, targeted so that it takes some of the edge ...

Best and worst ETFs of past 12 months

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 OCT 2023
... NVIDIA. Next in line, the Betashares Global Uranium ETF (URNM) posted a 47.9% return, as uranium prices surged to their highest levels in over a decade, driven by heightened demand and supply constraints. On the other side of the spectrum, renewable ...

EQT buys VetPartners

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 12 OCT 2023
... advocate for the advancement of the veterinary profession, fostering a collegiate community of professionals delivering the highest-quality healthcare services to pet parents in the region with a common mission to improve the comfort and well-being of ...

FAAA names inaugural awards finalists

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023
... launched its inaugural awards, spanning six categories. The awards aim to acknowledge members who consistently provide the highest standards of professional and trusted financial advice while also going the extra mile to support their local communities. ...

How will the Israel-Hamas conflict impact Australia?

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2023
... barrel in late September, and then it fell last week to a low of $84 a barrel," said Dhar. "So, we haven't reached the highest point we hit in late September, but we have seen a price reaction, and that's being based around this potential disruption ...