How charitable trusts, not-for-profits and endowments are viewing fixed income investments

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Higher fixed income returns are benefitting a wide range of investors, such as charitable trusts, not-for-profits and endowments, according to Equity Trustees Asset Management. For those not-for-profit (NFPs) investors who... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 13 October 2023

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets were mixed over the last week. US shares rose as Fed officials sounded less hawkish before higher than expected inflation and nervousness... Read more continue reading

“Sticky” services inflation suggests a policy rate hike remains on the Fed agenda and NAB Monthly Business Survey leaves open the prospect of further rate hikes

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“Sticky” services inflation, a still elevated core inflation result for September and a slightly higher than anticipated headline number means that a further increase in the policy rate remains on... Read more continue reading

Swati Dave joins AFCA board

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has welcomed accomplished CEO and non-executive director Swati Dave to its independent board. Her appointment is for three years, effective 1 September 2023. Ms... Read more continue reading

GQG Partners appoints new Business Development Director in Australia

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GQG Partners, one of the world’s leading global equity boutique investment management firms, has appointed Daniel Pantè as Associate Director of Business Development – VIC. Mr Pantè is the second... Read more continue reading

PGIM Real Estate launches RealAssetX to drive innovation in real asset industry

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PGIM Real Estate, the US$210 billion real estate investment manager, has launched RealAssetX, an innovation lab to research, develop and invest in technology that aims to accelerate advancements in the... Read more continue reading

Finalists for the inaugural 2023 FAAA Awards revealed

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has revealed the finalists in the inaugural FAAA Awards across six professional categories at a special event in Sydney. The FAAA Awards recognise members... Read more continue reading

University of Adelaide report finds super tax will have broader consequences

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The Federal Government’s proposed new tax on superannuation balances exceeding $3 million could have a negative impact on up to 50,000 SMSF members, with the mean additional tax liability exceeding... Read more continue reading

Netwealth makes Income Asset Management bonds available via platform

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Netwealth Investments Limited (Netwealth) and Income Asset Management Group Limited (IAM) have partnered to provide financial advisers with direct access to small parcel bonds through the Netwealth investment platform. Netwealth... Read more continue reading

1987 vs now – rising bond yields (and the war in Israel) and the risks for shares

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Key points The rise in bond yields has left shares offering a low risk premium over bonds leaving them at risk of more softness. The conflict in Israel has added... Read more continue reading