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Infrastructure's diversification benefits timely: Clearbridge

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2024
... the economic cycle, he said, especially considering the prolonged period that typically follows a significant increase in cash rates. "We believe a recession is still a strong possibility and with a higher-than-normal concentration in equity markets ...

ASIC permanently bans adviser who stole client funds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 8 JAN 2024
... revoked. Pagliacco was found to have told prospective clients that his business could invest their funds in Macquarie Bank Cash Management accounts and guarantee them annual returns of 8%. He then was found to have used those clients' funds for personal ...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to acquire Link Group

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2023
... UFJ Trust & Banking Corporation (The Trust Bank) parties signed the scheme implementation deed today that will pay $2.26 cash for every Link share, which is inclusive of a $0.16 dividend. MUFG is paying a 33% premium based on Link's closing share ...

BT signposts key issues for advisers in 2024

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... this may be attributed to the escalated cost of living, prompting retirees to seek ways to boost their savings of increase cash flow. Another potential reason is this strategy has become accessible to more Australians, with the eligibility age reduced ...

NAB, Jarden to launch NZ wealth business

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... with Jarden and Harbour Asset Management. According to the proposed transaction, NAB and Jarden Wealth will each receive a cash payment and retain a shareholding of 45% and 20%, respectively. Meantime, Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) will acquire a 35% ...

Government reports improved fiscal outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... government has identified $49.6 billion in savings, leading to a cumulative improvement of $211.4 billion in the underlying cash balance over the next five years. Minister for finance Katy Gallagher noted the government's fiscal strategy, which has ...

Federal Court approves BT Super $30m settlement

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... Life Insurance Services (WLIS) allegedly failed to manage conflicts of interest when investing BT Super member money in a cash option. Last week, Justice Murphy determined that the amount was "fair and reasonable" after Westpac agreed to settle the class ...

Betashares launches 'industry first' bond funds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023
... exposure in their portfolios; particularly those comfortable with the heightened risks associated with geared investments. Cash and fixed income investing has notably gained traction among Australian ETF investors this year, with the asset class attracting ...

Interest rates on hold as RBA pauses

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... incomes, leading to weak household consumption and dwelling investments. She further explained that maintaining the current cash rate is necessary to evaluate the impact of the interest rate increases on demand, inflation, and the labour market. "The ...

Qantas Super takes merger plans to new heights

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... our members would likely be better served by being part of a larger super fund with a broader membership and a healthier cash flow profile." The 84-year-old fund currently has just over 26,000 members. Its ability to gain members suffered in recent years ...