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AustralianSuper, HESTA acquire majority stake in housing developer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2024
... shortage impacts its members who provide critical services and need to afford housing near their work, as well as broader economic productivity, which she said poses systemic risks to investors. "Partnering in Assemble is an exciting opportunity to develop ...

Household income buoyed by property investments: CBA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2024
Average household income has been lifted through a poised rise in the rent and investment segments, as Aussies remain uptight on the front of cost-of-living, Commonwealth Bank data shows. Overall income growth is sitting at around 5%, with rent and ...

RBA needs to 'rip the band-aid off' and hike rates: VanEck

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose by less than 0.1 percentage point to 4.1% in June, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). While a lower unemployment rate is normally a good sign for the economy, VanEck ...

Canned 'golden visas' ruffle fund managers

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024
... investors and fostering investment in smaller, high-growth potential companies, innovation, entrepreneurship, employment, and economic growth," he said. The Financial Services Council (FSC) estimates SIVs attracted $15 billion from investors, mainly ...

DNR Capital introduces new global equity fund manager

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024
... identifying quality global small and mid-cap companies that are well-positioned to deliver strong returns through various economic cycles. Notably, DNR Capital will provides full operational support, including compliance, marketing, distribution, and ...

Mercer Super chalks up 11.2% return

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024
... Pacific region Sue Wang said the results were an excellent outcome against a backdrop of market volatility and uncertain economic conditions. "Equity markets enjoyed a very good year as inflationary pressures slowed. The US equity market was a particularly ...

More money does lead to happiness: Research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024
... ($743,000) a year. "The results suggest that the positive association between money and wellbeing continues far up the economic ladder," he said.

Brighter Super posts 9.07% returns for its default option

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024
... Brighter Super chief investment officer Mark Rider said he is pleased the fund is delivering solid returns despite the economic headwinds caused by high inflation and global uncertainties created by regional conflicts and emergent trade wars. Rider said ...

UK announces new Pension Schemes Bill

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024
... to lead to more funds being invested for longer, giving the potential for investments in productive assets - boosting economic growth," the government said. Further, it will compel consolidation of defined contribution individual deferred small pension ...

Equip Super returns 9.23% to members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2024
... property," Howard said. However, Howard warned that despite the recent market turnaround, the fund remains cautious over economic factors that could impact future returns. "We are cautious of potential heightened market volatility leading up to the US ...