Weekly economic and market update – week ending 15 September, 2023

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets rose over the last week as economic data provided confidence that the Fed won’t have to raise rates again and can avoid... Read more continue reading

La Trobe Financial backs NBL investment

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The longest standing partnership in the Hungry Jack’s National Basketball League (NBL) has been extended, with La Trobe Financial recommitting for another year. La Trobe Financial has been key to... Read more continue reading

Markets see the ECB peak

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Last week, the European Central Bank (ECB) raised its three key policy rates for the tenth consecutive time, opting again to raise rates by 25 basis points (bps). The interest... Read more continue reading

US August CPI and ECB to raise the policy rate 25 bps at Thursday’s meeting

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A slightly higher-than-anticipated core inflation result probably means that a further increase in the policy rate is on the agenda for next week’s Federal Reserve Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)... Read more continue reading

North extends investment menu with new functionality for advisers and their clients

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North, one of Australia’s leading wrap investment platforms, has strengthened the breadth of its client offer with the addition of six new managed portfolios from global investment manager BlackRock. Advisers... Read more continue reading

SG Hiscock & Company launches global small companies fund with EAM Global Investors

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SG Hiscock & Company Limited (SGH) in partnership with US-based asset manager, EAM Global Investors LLC (EAM) has launched the EAM Global Small Companies Fund into the Australian market. The... Read more continue reading

Ironbark and Invest Blue merger to create diversified financial services powerhouse

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Investment solutions provider Ironbark Asset Management (‘Ironbark’) and national financial advice firm Invest Blue have announced plans to merge and create one of Australia’s largest diversified financial services businesses. Upon... Read more continue reading

Research reveals rising cost of living keeps older Australians awake at night

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New research by National Seniors Australia and Challenger reveals the majority of older Australians are increasingly concerned over rising costs of living, with four in five reporting it had negatively... Read more continue reading

Industry veteran announces a well earned retirement

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After a distinguished career spanning more than four decades in the banking and finance industry, Thinktank Property Finance’s General Manager Peter Kearns, a seasoned executive renowned for his defining character... Read more continue reading

Has the RBA finished rate hikes?

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Key points It’s likely that the RBA’s cash rate has peaked with numerous indicators pointing to slower economic growth and inflationary pressures easing. While the risk in the short term... Read more continue reading