Higher risk premiums renew interest in hybrid bonds

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| By Charbel Kadib |

The recent write-off of Credit Suisse’s AT1 capital notes has made the asset class more lucrative for investors, according to Robeco.

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Charbel Kadib

Charbel is an experienced financial services journalist, previously serving as news editor of The Adviser and Mortgage Business. Prior to joining Money Management, he also covered defence and national security developments as news editor of Defence Connect, Cyber Security Connect, and Space Connect. Charbel graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a double major in politics and journalism.

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Almost half of AFA team to depart ahead of FPA merger

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| By Laura Dew |

Financial planning

Almost half of the Association of Financial Advisers’ board and leadership team have opted to leave as the organisation transitions to the Financial Advice Association of Australia.

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Laura Dew

Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management.

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AMP appoints deputy chief economist

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| By Rhea Nath |

People & Products

Senior economist Diana Mousina has been promoted to the role of deputy chief economist, working alongside Shane Oliver.

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Rhea Nath

Rhea L Nath is a journalist at Money Management. She has previously worked as a business reporter with Dynamic Business and journalist in the multicultural media with Indian Link Media Group. In 2022, she was named Young Journalist of the Year at the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards.

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Management changes as SG Hiscock takes over abrdn funds

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| By Laura Dew |

People & Products

SG Hiscock has announced management changes to the abrdn Australian Equity funds following the announcement of a strategic partnership between the two firms.

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Laura Dew

Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management.

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Strong bond returns prompt Vanguard fee cut

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| By Laura Dew |

Funds management

Vanguard has cut fees on its Australian fixed income ETF as Australian bonds post their highest quarterly return in a decade.

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Laura Dew

Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management.

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‘Prudent’ pause does not point to hiking halt: Lowe

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| By Charbel Kadib |

Funds management

The RBA remains open to further rate tightening amid speculation of an end to the cycle.

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Charbel Kadib

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Challenger sells CRE real estate business

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| By Laura Dew |

People & Products

Challenger has announced it will sell its Australian real estate business, CRE, to Elanor Investors Group for $42 million.

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Laura Dew

Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management.

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New FAAA members to dominate FAR

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| By Laura Dew |

Financial planning

If all FPA/AFA members join, over half of the Financial Advisers Register could be members of the new FAAA and the organisation will have to work to meet the needs of the various different licensees.

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Laura Dew

Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management.

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Where do Australian equities stand against 2023’s choppy waters?

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| By Rhea Nath |

Editorial

With market volatility and interest rates keeping investors on their toes, equity managers say they’re keeping a close eye on how the asset class performs over the next 12 months.

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Rhea Nath

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How many more adviser departures could the industry see?

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| By Laura Dew |

Financial planning

Data from the latest Adviser Ratings’ Landscape Report of adviser sentiment has found there could still be thousands more exits over the next few years as a question mark hangs over the experience pathway.

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Laura Dew

Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management.

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