Man GLG holds high hopes for Asian currencies

Despite tariff challenges and a weaker US dollar, the investment manager remains optimistic that Asian markets, both big and small, stand to benefit.

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RBA urged to pivot on the back of favourable inflation figures

The board must shift its focus from managing inflation to stimulating the economy with the trimmed mean inflation figure edging closer to the 2.5 per cent target, economists have said.

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Super trustees must tighten oversight to prevent misconduct, ASIC warns

ASIC chair Joe Longo says superannuation trustees must do more to protect members from misconduct and high-risk schemes.

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GNGB guide warns super funds on hidden risks in fund transfers

Super fund mergers are rising, but poor planning during successor fund transfers has left members and employers exposed to serious risks.

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Global economy experiencing slowdown despite easing trade tensions: KPMG

| By Miranda Brownlee |

The uncertainty surrounding US trade policy is weighing down global growth prospects, KPMG warns.

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Rest calls for superannuation performance test reform

The super fund has urged reform of the superannuation performance test to support investment in housing, clean energy, and emerging local industries.

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Investors should brace for volatility following US-Europe trade deal

The US and Europe trade deal represents a significant step forward in resolving trade conflict, but markets have largely priced in the good news already, says the asset manager.

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RBA ‘exercising caution’ not changing direction, Morningstar says

| By Miranda Brownlee |

Morningstar expects the Reserve Bank will still make around three cuts in this cycle, bringing the cash rate to a neutral level of around 3 per cent.

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Inflation expected to moderate further: Economists

Economists have tipped inflation to ease further, but any upside surprise in the June quarter CPI could derail the Reserve Bank’s plans.

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Aussie sharemarkets ‘overvalued’ following sharp rally

| By Miranda Brownlee |

The Australian sharemarket is back to overvalued following the sharp rally since April, but many sectors still offer attractive stocks, according to the research firm.

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