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Super funds slash external mandates by 54%

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2024
... global equities pool of $14.3 billion and $13 billion respectively. SSGA is a big winner in the leagues tables with two major mandates with Australian Retirement Trust (ART) - global equities and alternatives - worth $41.6 billion and $40 billion respectively. ...

ASIC tells super funds to 'step it up'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2024
... short on consistently meeting the fair expectations of their members." In addition, Constant said insider trading was a major problem in Australia and the regulator is determined to crack down. "Now, misconduct damaging market integrity, including insider ...

Interest rate relief unlikely 'this side of Christmas'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2024
... disinflationary process fails to resume anytime soon." In fact, higher-for-longer interest rates are likely to remain all major central banks' main strategy for the rest of this year, according to deVere group chief executive Nigel Green said. "We believe ...

Employees will quit on full return-to-office orders: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2024
... for a new job to find an employer that offers better work-from-home flexibility. Forty percent said the long commute is a major downside, while a similar number pointed to a dispruted work-life balance. About 11% cited workplace distractions as a deterrent ...

Geopolitical risks push APAC family office allocations locally

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2024
... over the next 12 months. Those in North Asia are the most concerned about geopolitical risks, saying these also pose as major challenges over the next five years. Consequently, many are forced to pivot their asset allocations to local regions. To buffer ...

Major themes to watch in the ETF space

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2024
... speaking at the inaugural Financial Standard Future Investing Forum this morning. Global X chief executive Evan Metcalf said a major trend he has noticed was those wanting to invest in gold ETFs, despite the high interest rate environment. "Gold markets ...

Financial services firms concerned about attracting staff

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2024
The majority of both Australian employers and employees are concerned about their company's ability to attract skilled talent this year, research from Robert Half found. The research suggested what companies are offering fails to meet candidates' expectations. ...

Private markets demand cools: bfinance

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2024
... quarter, with increasing concerns that rates would remain elevated for longer than had been expected." The report highlighted major transactions in the global private market space, as well as managers setting up their own shops. Most notably, more than ...

Liberals respond to Federal Budget

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2024
... nature. Dutton suggested that to achieve affordable, reliable, and cleaner power, Australia should follow the example of major economies that use or are considering nuclear power and increase domestic gas production in the short term. To support this ...

Link Group rebrands as acquisition completes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2024
... Retirement Solutions. Vivek Bhatia, whose title is now chief executive of MUFG Pension and Market Services, said it marks a major milestone for the group and "sets the stage for a transformative journey." "In becoming a member of MUFG, we have secured ...