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RBA seeks input on CBDC research project

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is seeking industry feedback on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) research initiative, Project Acacia. The project will explore how different forms of digital money and associated infrastructure could support ...

Former Frontier alts head joins Evergreen

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024
... consultant. In the new role, he is tasked with managing multi-asset portfolios and managed accounts, looking after manager research and due diligence and chairing the investment committee. Swaak has spent much of his career managing funds, fund-of-funds ...

Magellan warns of staggering sovereign debt

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024
... large spending pressures, optimism bias of debt projections, and sizable unidentified debt," the IMF said. "Previous IMF research has shown that fiscal discourse across the political spectrum has increasingly tilted toward higher spending. And countries ...

Fidelity makes key sales appointments

ELIZABETH FRY  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024
... sales and solutions and Lauren Jackson head of wholesale sales. In this newly created role, de Pourbaix will oversee research and aligned asset consulting, strategic accounts, platforms and strategic solutions. He will report to Fidelity International's ...

Advisers count on specialist advisers: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024
... Conversely, the recent Financial Standard Managed Accounts Forum heard what prevents advisers from adopting SMAs. Citing research from SSGA and Investment Trends, the main concern amongst advisers was how they justify their value add to clients if they ...

FCA changes bonds, derivatives transparency rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024
... introduced new transparency rules for bonds and derivatives markets and wants to expand payment options for investment research used by institutional investors. The regulator said it is making changes to the bond and derivatives regime in a bid to balance ...

FAAA takes aim at finfluencers with new campaign

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024
... committed to elevating the profession and will continue to advocate for the financial wellbeing of Australians. "Our own research shows that quality, professional financial advice empowers Australians to build a secure future, enjoy a higher quality ...

Asena Family Office adds chief investment officer

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024
... investment chief worked as a portfolio manager with the asset management business for five years. Before that, he served as a research director at Morningstar Australia, focusing on listed debt and equities while managing a team of analysts. In that ...

US election to add to inflation woes: Experts

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024
... the election after they had been bracing for a win by former President Trump," Allen said. American Century Investments research found that US stocks have historically averaged positive returns regardless of election outcomes. In fact, it found that ...

AllianceBernstein managing director departs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024
... officer. Chin has been working with the firm for 27 years having started as chief risk officer and head of quantitative research in 1997. "Andrew's appointment to this new position recognises our firm's progress with AI and its future potential," ...