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CEFC invests in Macquarie cattle station fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2022
... Commenting on the investment, CEFC chief executive Ian Learmonth said the agriculture sector is a vital part of the Australian economy. "As an emissions intensive industry that contributes significantly to Australia's carbon footprint, we must redouble ...

A strong super system cushions the economy: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
... Australia (ISA) report has called the pool of national savings created by the super system a key strength of the Australian economy and the envy of the world. According to the report, in periods of economic uncertainty and market volatility, the long-term ...

Will big super's unlisted investments amplify retirement savings?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2022
... said. Such an outcome would be consistent with treasurer Jim Chalmers' view that the interests of members, funds, the economy and the country are inseparable. However, while the diversification benefits of unlisted assets are well-documented, Hostplus ...

Crypto asset reforms underway: Treasurer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2022
... consumers," Chalmers, Jones and Leigh said. "Australians are experiencing a digital revolution across all sectors of the economy, but regulation is struggling to keep pace and adapt with the crypto asset sector." The government said the Australian Taxation ...

Capital raisings remain possible: MinterEllison

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2022
... tearing up our IPO pipelines and shutting up shop for the year," she said. "Yet once governments had acted to stabilise the economy following lockdowns, investor education roadshows recommenced two months later." For Lawrence, "it's a momentum game." ...

Strong wage growth lags inflation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022
... bank said. Reinforcing their commitment to addressing some of the biggest challenges facing Australia's labour market and economy, Chalmers and Burke imparted that wages growth will be a key topic of discussion at next month's Jobs and Skills Summit ...

Norwegian wealth fund records $250bn loss

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022
... essentials such as energy, housing, and food. "Industrials were the third-weakest performers with a return of -21.8%. A weaker economy and fears of recession tend to reduce demand for industrial goods and services." As at June 30, 68.5% of the fund was ...

Challenger appoints Duncan West as chair

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2022
... economic uncertainty, volatile investment markets, and the global pandemic which continues to bring challenges for the economy, the community the business. "We achieved record life and annuity sales and remain disciplined on management of our expenses. ...

QIC braces against recession risks

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2022
... incredibly supportive of risk assets, she notes. "The Fed had inflation under control and was seeking to stimulate the economy, post-GFC, and post-pandemic. At times it sought to normalise rates, but when the market got the jitters, it would quickly ...

Business confidence, conditions rally: NAB

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2022
... record 86.7%, well above the long-term average of 81.1% according to the NAB business survey. This result suggests the economy could be running up against capacity constraints, the survey said. Cost indicators jump higher also further evidence the economy ...