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Cash rate unchanged at 4.35%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024
... of Australia narrowly avoiding a recession in 2024 are high, having benefited from elevated commodity prices as a commodities exporter, relatively less restrictive monetary policy and supportive fiscal policy. Wang expects to see Australian consumer ...

Ex-Merricks commodities guru launches hedge fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2024
After a 15-year stint at Merricks Capital, Adam Davis is launching his own global agricultural commodities hedge fund, Farrer Capital (Farrer). Based out of Melbourne, the group, named after renowned English Australian agronomist and plant breeder William ...

Volatility an opportunity for skilled active managers: GSFM

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2024
... uncorrelated with bond and equity markets, suggesting long-short portfolios and macro hedge funds, and selective exposure to commodities.

Experts expect the RBA to hold: Finder

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2024
... half of 2024, as inflation heads towards the target range." Elsewhere, HSBC chief economist Australia, NZ & Global Commodities Paul Bloxham said that the RBA will likely be on hold through 2024, with cuts not arriving until 2025. "In the short run, there ...

ASX selected to develop local carbon exchange

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 JAN 2024
... CorTenX to provide "auditable, transparent and secure technology solutions for environmental assets and data-enriched commodities," said Trovio Group​ chief executive Jon Deane. Williamson said the CER is aiming to have the new Unit & Certificate Register ...

Global X accelerates push to leapfrog local rivals

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... Rainmaker Information. "As competition enters the market, we cannot take our leadership in niche market segments, such as commodities, digital assets and thematics for granted," Tuckwell said. "We will continue to defend our position in this space while ...

Super funds missing out on rich returns from Aussie agriculture

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
... industry sectors," McKay says. "Given the typically limited exposure of funds' equity portfolios to agriculture or soft commodities, direct investment can offer more substantial diversification benefits than those achievable through listed markets." ...

Insurers drop allocation to risk assets: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2023
... funds, 11% intend to decrease investments in emerging market (EM) equities, and 6% are looking to decrease exposure to commodities. On the other hand, 20% will increase unlisted infrastructure, 17% will increase Aussie equities, and 14% will increase ...

Base rate lifts to 4.35%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2023
... it will revert to a more acceptable range of 2%-3%. HSBC chief economist for Australia and New Zealand and global commodities Paul Bloxham said the RBA is now in "calibration mode" and less likely to move its cash rate setting as quickly as when it was ...

Bell FG announces leadership shakeup

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
... chair-elect Brian Wilson said for over 40 years, Provan has been "instrumental in transforming the group from a small commodities business to the prominent diversified financial services business that it is today." "These changes represent an exciting ...