Fidelity International appoints new director, institutional business

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Fidelity International has appointed Maxine Kraut White to the newly created role of director, institutional business. She will be based in Brisbane and will report to Tim Connolly, head of... Read more continue reading

Any US tariff increases won’t delay RBA easing

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Trump, tariffs and the RBA There has been some commentary that a Trump 2.0 could delay any RBA easing because of its potential inflationary impact. I struggle with the notion... Read more continue reading

PM Capital expands strategic sales capabilities with appointment of Ben Warnes

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PM Capital is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Warnes as Investment Sales Director. With a strong track record as a Senior Strategic Account Manager at Fidante, Warnes brings... Read more continue reading

Prudential appoints Jacques Chappuis as president and chief executive officer of PGIM

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Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), the US-headquartered global financial services leader, announced the appointment of Jacques Chappuis as president and chief executive officer of PGIM, its US$1.4 trillion global investment management... Read more continue reading

Imperium Markets announces independent advisory board

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Imperium Markets Pty Limited has established an Independent Advisory Board that consists of Imperium Chairman Rod Lewis, former Westpac Group Treasurer Curt Zuber, and former MBIA UK Chairman and CEO... Read more continue reading

The US election, the US budget deficit, inflation, bond yields, the USD, the Fed, equities, gold and crypto – so much to think about!

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Beware the knee-jerk?? Bond yields have spiked higher on the prospect of a Trump victory in the US Presidential election and the US dollar (USD) has surged. Despite higher bond... Read more continue reading

ASIC seeks feedback on proposed guidance on sustainability reporting regime

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ASIC has released a draft regulatory guide on the sustainability reporting regime for consultation with stakeholders. From 1 January 2025, many large Australian businesses and financial institutions will need to... Read more continue reading

FAAA launches consumer awareness campaign

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“By talking to a licensed financial adviser, you can be better off” is the message of a new consumer-focused marketing campaign recently launched by the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA), aimed at... Read more continue reading

New property listings rise 6.2%

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Key points New property listings rise 6.2% to 82,458 dwellings. Total listings rise by 3.9% amid a 1.2% decline in old listings. Distressed sales activity rise 3.3% with a 5.6%... Read more continue reading

Bentham funds deliver strong performance, well-prepared for an easing cycle

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Bentham Asset Management, one of Australia’s leading specialist global fixed interest and credit investment manager, has reported strong performance across its multi sector  funds in the recent quarter, outpacing various... Read more continue reading