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Global insurers eye private markets, clean energy: BlackRock

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
... of respondents citing it as the biggest economic surprise for the second consecutive year. Close behind, 59% flagged recession risk as their primary macroeconomic concern. Over half of insurers (55%) foresee potential vulnerabilities in the banking system ...

Latest CPI data provides case for rate pause

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023
... moderating, Australia may not need to suffer an extended period of below trend growth or even a so-called "per capita recession". "The unemployment rate consistent with inflation returning to target could be much less than the 4.5% rate currently assumed ...

Global dividends at all-time highs: Janus Henderson

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
The global dividend landscape experienced a striking uptick in the second quarter of the year with a record-breaking total of $844.7 billion, showcasing an impressive 4.9% growth. Janus Henderson's Global Dividend Index report, a long-term study into ...

APIR reports surge in new financial products

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
APIR Systems has noted a significant rise in the registrations of new financial products, particularly of managed funds and managed accounts. According to APIR chief executive Chris Donohoe, while product registrations were slightly down from the previous ...

High rates impacting REITs: Quay

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
Expectations of a global recession caused by an unprecedented interest rate increase has seen sentiment towards listed global real estate soar, according to Quay Global Investors (Quay) principal and portfolio manager Justin Blaess. While the listed ...

Recession risk is receding: Natixis IM

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023
Thanks to a robust start to the year, economists and investment strategists are feeling more confident that a recession won't take place in the second half, according to a recent survey by Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM). The survey, conducted ...

Major economies buoyed by tight jobs market

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
Resilient job markets are keeping major economies above water, staring down the threat of a global recession, as well as geopolitical and climate woes. Newly released ABS figures show that Australia's labour market remained strong in June, adding ...

Australian ETF industry crosses $150bn milestone

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023
... exposures with $1.6 billion and $688 million in net inflows this year respectively. Also, despite global fears of US recession and the rising interest rate environment, nearly half of all investor assets ($74.6 billion) are held in international equities ...

Equity managed funds in record outflows: Calastone

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUL 2023
... months. "Fixed income funds have not looked so attractive since before the Global Financial Crisis. At the same time, the recession fears stalking equity and property markets are making investors nervous," Walker said. While investments in emerging markets ...

RBA pause short but sweet: Mousina

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2023
... employers need to oblige to some extent. Meanwhile, the rapid interest rate increases have shifted the likelihood of a recession within Australia, with Mousina saying the risk is currently sitting at around a 50% chance in the next 12 months. "I think ...