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Mild recession in 2024, higher interest rates: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023

Vanguard predicts that developed countries will grapple with "mild recessions" in 2024 as they manage a "higher-for-longer" interest rate environment. The global fund manager warned in its A return to sound money report that interest rates will remain ...

Billionaires of all ages watching AI: Research

CHLOE WALKER | FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023

... billionaires," the report said. The report found 66% of first-generation wealth creators were concerned about a potential US recession and 62% about geopolitical tensions. Among the successors, though, inflationary pressures (57%) and the availability ...

Small-cap shares set to soar: Flinders

CHLOE WALKER | FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2023

While fears of a recession and market correction, and runaway inflation have caused small-cap stocks to underperform over the past couple of years, the opportunity for growth has never been greater, according to Flinders Investment Partners (Flinders) ...

Advisers turning to cash, fixed income: Data

CHLOE WALKER | FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023

Financial advisers are increasingly leaning towards cash and fixed income, making up 15% of new client inflows this year, according to Investment Trends. The 2023 Adviser Product and Marketing Needs report revealed that one in four advisers recognise ...

Inflation still too sticky: Report

CHLOE WALKER | MONDAY, 13 NOV 2023

While Australia's economy has been surprisingly resilient to Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate hikes, inflation remains well above global trends, according to UBS's 2024-2025 local economic outlook. The report, written by UBS economists George Tharenou ...

Fixed income expected to be hotter than stocks: Report

CHLOE WALKER | FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023

... Group (MPG), 92% of institutional investors and wealth managers believe ongoing market volatility and the prospect of recession will make fixed income more attractive than equities over the next two years. The research, commissioned by MPG in July, surveyed ...

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 ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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