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Holistic remuneration tool launched to super funds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 OCT 2023
... filters of purpose, strategy, and governance." Perple said the pillars of 'strategic', 'holistic', and 'inclusive' are central to competitive benefits for super funds' leadership. "Workplace reforms and regulatory oversight are driving the increased ...

RBA's multi-channel approach curbs inflation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 OCT 2023
... like Australia, the exchange rate channel can be important. Kent noted that when interest rates comparatively rise to central banks abroad, the Australian dollar's value increases. This results in Australians paying less for imports, while foreign consumers ...

Multi-asset funds see $1bn exodus

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023
... yields are essential to calculating what equities should be worth. One moment, inflation comes in better than expected or central banks hitting pause on interest rates causes a bond market rally," Lee said. "This, along with investor hopes for a soft ...

How will the Israel-Hamas conflict impact Australia?

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2023
... "Oil impacts energy, it's used widely. If globalisation starts rising as well, then it makes the equation harder for central banks to say that they've reached the top in terms of their rate hike cycle," he said. "It increases the risk that we ...

Bullock keeps cash rate at 4.10%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
... are continuing to rise briskly and fuel prices have risen noticeably of late. Rent inflation also remains elevated. The central forecast is for CPI inflation to continue to decline and to be back within the 2-3% target range in late 2025," she said. ...

MA Financial boosts fund with $20m acquisition

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023
... includes Rushcutters Bay, The Spit and Cabarita Point in Sydney Harbour, as well as two marinas adjacent to the Melbourne central business district. The firm expects continued growth in alternatives as investor interests shift beyond traditional real ...

Global insurers eye private markets, clean energy: BlackRock

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
... while regional insurers continue to seek exposures to green, social and sustainable bonds." Sustainability is increasingly central to global insurers' investment strategies, particularly with a focus on the transition to a low-carbon economy. The report ...

Inflation rises to 5.2%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023
... However, it's difficult to determine whether the data is soft enough for the RBA to pause again next Wednesday. "Our central case has another 25-basis point hike from the RBA pencilled in for Q4 2023," Bloxham said. "We do not think that this monthly ...

VanEck to launch three fixed income ETFs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023
... exchange traded products (ETPs) have attracted $2.6 billion in assets. "We anticipate greater demand for fixed income as central banks have pushed nominal yields higher. There is almost $15 billion out of $156 billion assets under management in Australian ...

Don't believe inflation hype, says Pendal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2023
... said. "There's a lot of commentary on a possible '70s-style, second wave of inflation. And how if that were to happen, central banks would need to react. "But I don't believe we're going down that path. We're not even close to a rerun of the 70s." In ...