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NAB forecasts 50bp rate cut in May

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
... downside. "Against this backdrop, a restrictive policy stance in Australia is no longer appropriate, in our view. At present, the real cash rate in Australia - based on our 1Q CPI forecast for trimmed mean inflation - is well over 1%," Auld said. "In ...

'Crises happen': Investors reminded to stay calm

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
As the stock market correction remains in full swing as a result of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, Australians are being reminded to stay calm. Schroders head of strategic research Duncan Lamont said despite the market mayhem, a market ...

NPP not suitable as the primary payment system for payday super

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
... decommissioning the current Bulk Electronic Clearing System (BECS), but many other nations run at least two payment rails - one real-time and one batch-based. The RBA suggested that the NPP had been "inadequately vetted" for the suitability of B2B payments ...

Super for housing would benefit 4% of homebuyers: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
New estimates from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) show less than 5% of eligible first homebuyers would actually benefit from an early access scheme. For years now, the Coalition has pushed its 'super for housing' policy ...

Tariff impact on super 'profoundly worrying'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
The ASX 200 shed more than $100 billion in a single session yesterday as markets were rocked by US President Donald Trump's newly imposed tariffs. H&R Block director of tax communications Mark Chapman said the volatility will be felt for a long time. ...

Which fund managers are making the most from investor fees?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
... surpassing any other individual fund. La Trobe director of wealth solutions Michael Watson explained to Financial Standard that real estate private credit - the sector pertaining to the fund - is a "hands on model," with a "different consideration for ...

Platinum funds merger to go ahead

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 7 APR 2025
... funds, such as PAXX, have become the clear retail investor preference for all but niche, less liquid asset classes such as real estate, private equity and private credit," Platinum said. "The vast majority of closed ended vehicles investing in listed ...

Aussies need help to navigate the great wealth transfer: Fidelity

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
As Australians prepare for the great intergenerational wealth transfer, many are voicing concerns around navigating the legal, financial and investment aspects, a new study by Fidelity International found. In the next 20 years, Australia is on track ...

Members press super funds for sustainable investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
Members increasingly demand superannuation funds to provide ethical investment options, particularly retirees who want to leave a more sustainable world for the next generation, top super fund leaders say. Attending the Australian Council of Superannuation ...

Market turmoil hits portfolios

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
Following US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, major stock indexes on Wall Street dropped as much as 6%, losing $4.9 trillion (US$3.1 trillion) in market value, marking the largest decline since March 2020. VanEck Asia Pacific chief ...