Weekly economic and market update – week ending 31 January, 2025

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Investment markets and key developments Global shares were mixed over the last week with US shares down as tech shares fell on the back of the rise of DeepSeek’s AI... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association calls for urgent action on CSLR

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The SMSF Association is calling for urgent Government action following the release of fresh data from the operator of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) showing a more than... Read more continue reading

FAAA Statement on the initial estimate for 2025/26 CSLR costs 

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Last week, the CSLR has announced the actuarial estimates for the CSLR levy that will apply to the 2025/26 financial year.  Sarah Abood, CEO of the FAAA, says: “We are shocked... Read more continue reading

Strong financial product registrations continue into 2025

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Registrations of new financial products continued in the December 2024 quarter, led by managed accounts which have continued their strong growth trajectory, with the number of active SMA products doubling... Read more continue reading

Life insurance industry thanks retiring Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones 

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 The Council of Australian Life Insurers acknowledges the significant contributions of Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones to improving customer outcomes in financial services. Assistant Treasurer Jones... Read more continue reading

The Fed: extended sabbatical or a short break

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As was pretty much universally expected the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept the policy rate target range unchanged at 4.25-4.50 per cent when it met overnight. The Fed... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association to tackle growing issue of elder abuse at National Conference

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Financial abuse, particularly elder abuse will come under the microscope at the SMSF Association’s National Conference being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 19-21. Association Head... Read more continue reading

ASIC calls out superannuation trustees for weak scam and fraud practices

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ASIC has written to superannuation trustees urging them to strengthen anti-scam practices, or risk exposing members to harm. The open letter, signed by ASIC Commissioner Simone Constant, outlines our guidance... Read more continue reading

Warakirri Diversified Agriculture Fund acquires new asset surpasses A$150m

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Warakirri Asset Management has announced the addition of its newest asset for the Warakirri Diversified Agriculture Fund (Fund), taking the strategy beyond a A$150m portfolio value milestone. Adding to the... Read more continue reading

Coller Capital Private Equity Secondaries Fund earns Zenith’s ‘Recommended Rating’

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Coller Capital, the world’s largest dedicated secondaries manager, has announced that its Coller Private Equity Secondaries Fund has been awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating by Zenith, one of Australia’s leading investment... Read more continue reading