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Zenith increases defensive investment as recession risk looms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024
... why we have been steadily increasing our allocation to high-quality government bonds, known for their resilience during economic downturns," he said. As stock markets navigate heightened volatility Hennessy said the challenge for investors is to stay ...

Managed funds bounce back after bearish Q1: Calastone

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024
... across our network, reflecting a widespread preference for stable, income-generating assets amid market volatility and economic uncertainties, likely magnified by higher local costs of living," Calastone managing director for Australia and New Zealand ...

Financial Standard opens Power50 voting

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2024
... projects and/or other initiatives designed to promote the important role financial advisers play in the country's socio-economic future. They can also be successful business owners, award winners, policy influencers, mentors, and educators. The Power50 ...

What does the RBNZ rate cut mean to Australia?

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
... board's current thinking". Bullock's statement was echoed by deputy governor Andrew Hauser while addressing the Economic Society of Australia on Monday, going as far as calling those claiming to know-it-all "false prophets". Bendigo Bank's ...

Wages grow 0.7% in June quarter

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
Australians' pay packets grew by 0.7% in the June quarter, the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows, down 0.9% from the prior quarter. Annually, the rate of growth for wages in the private sector was 4.1%, down from three consecutive ...

Australia's safety nets 'stretched too thin': CALI

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024
... mental health challenges. "This report shows that rising cost of living, increasing mental health challenges and global economic shocks are putting intense pressure on Australians. They need someone to talk to about their financial future now more than ...

BHP, Rio Tinto, Qantas back carbon credits fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024
... Capital aims to balance agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship, adopting a model that supports both economic and ecological sustainability," Silva Capital said. Silva Capital co-managing director Raphael Wood said the group is thrilled ...

Wollemi Capital appoints former state Treasurer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024
... the energy transition has always been pragmatic and considered the environmental benefits as well as the financial and economic opportunities - so I see this new role as continuing that work," Kean said, "I think this shows my faith in the economic benefits ...

CareSuper returns 8.54% for default members

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
... investments. CareSuper said a diversified portfolio is essential, as it observed "a lot of variation" between asset classes. Economic trends and interest rate settings, as well as the upcoming US election, will continue to be key to determining investment ...

Pandemic-era savings to dry up: CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has warned that the extraordinary amount of savings Australians amassed during the pandemic will run dry by the end of the year. CBA said Australians had accrued around $300 billion in additional savings during the period, as ...