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Super bequest reform can boost charitable giving by billions: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
Superannuation bequest reform enabling Australians to channel unspent funds to a nominated charity tax-free upon death, could boost charitable giving by up to $21.9 billion annually by 2060. A report by Impact Economics and Policy, commissioned by Philanthropy ...

Taskforce unveils recommendations for economic equality

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
... of superannuation on all forms of paid parental leave is one of the seven recommendations proposed by the Women's Economic Equality Taskforce (WEET) that will help build economic equality over the next 10 years. Releasing the final report Women's ...

Inflation data not encouraging: Powell

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2023
... inflation to 2% and maintaining a restrictive policy until this goal is reached. In a speech on Thursday, Powell told the Economic Club of New York that the September inflation data continued to show a decline however it wasn't that encouraging. ...

Netwealth to distribute private markets offering

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023
... marking a 23.9% increase, or a $13.9 billion rise, over the 12 months ending September 30. "Responding to the changing economic environment plus adviser and client demand, we continue to add to our investment menu. During the quarter we added an industry-first ...

Bennelong inks distribution deal with Leadenhall Capital Partners

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023
... According to the fund manager, ILS historically exhibit a low correlation with traditional investment markets and associated economic conditions. Bennelong said this presents an opportunity to assist in diversifying risk and managing portfolio risk and ...

Life insurance industry profits double, premiums rise: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
... emphasised that the industry would find solace in marking its second consecutive year of profits, particularly considering economic uncertainty and an evolving regulatory environment. Interestingly, the top 10 direct insurers were all profitable, in ...

The ugly truth: Unattractive fund managers are investment darlings

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
According to a study by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, having a face only a mother could love pays off in funds management, as unattractive fundies outperform their good-looking peers. In the first economics study to employ a deep learning model to ...

The Voice is not at the expense of the economy: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023
... taken centre stage since Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the referendum earlier in the year. Nevertheless, the economic backdrop in which the partisan tug-of-war has unfolded has faced scrutiny, particularly as the mounting cost-of-living pressures ...

RBA's multi-channel approach curbs inflation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 OCT 2023
... Economists also identify the asset price channel as a conduit through which current and expected future policy rates impact economic activity and inflation. "A rise in interest rates contributes to lower asset prices. This is because asset prices - for ...

Future Fund refreshes investment team

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023
The Future Fund is refreshing its team structure, appointing two deputy chief investment officers. The addition of the new roles follows the appointment of Ben Samild as chief investment officer in August. Hugh Murray is one of the new deputy chief ...