Bank of Japan—A “watchful” adjustment

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The Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates for the first time since 2007 and has eliminated the yield curve control framework. Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Economist Rini Sen expects... Read more continue reading

Super funds up for fourth straight month in February

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Super funds were up for the fourth consecutive month in February, with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) delivering 1.9% over the month. The return over... Read more continue reading

Amundi sees significant slowdown in the US economy

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The US economy is showing signs of deceleration, with falling profit margins and a decline in the leading economic index suggesting a potential slowdown in the coming quarters, according to... Read more continue reading

Revolution Asset Management introduces Private Debt Strategy to New Zealand investors

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Revolution Asset Management, a leading specialist Australian and New Zealand Private Debt investment manager, is pleased to announce the establishment of the Revolution Private Debt PIE Fund (NZD), opening opportunities... Read more continue reading

Q2 2024 Investment outlook: tapping into opportunities in stocks and bonds

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HSBC Global Private Banking is advising high net worth and ultra high net worth clients to consider taking on more risk and put their cash to work as the investment... Read more continue reading

Australians want to invest ethically but don’t know who to trust

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Australians are increasingly turning to responsible investing, with 88% expressing a desire for their superannuation and other investments to be invested ethically, up from 83% in 2022, according to the... Read more continue reading

SMSF’s turn to advisers amid market uncertainty

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The uncertain market conditions of 2023 triggered a rebound in the number of self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) seeking financial advice, according to AUSIEX, Australia’s leading wholesale broker. Analysing a... Read more continue reading

Managed accounts attract record high per cent of new funds under advice 

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State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), together with Investment Trends, today issued a new report showing a record 25% of all new... Read more continue reading

10 years of MySuper has driven a lot of change, but what has it achieved for members?

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MySuper came into force in January 2014. It was supposed to usher in an era of simpler, cost-effective super that would lead to better member outcomes, particularly for disengaged members.... Read more continue reading

Global dividends rose to a new high in 2023 with resurgent banks contributing half of global growth

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The latest Global Dividend Index by Janus Henderson Investors reveals global dividends experienced an uptick of 5.0% on an underlying basis, reaching a record of US$1.66 trillion in 2023. The... Read more continue reading