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Self-Directed Investors Urged to Assume Greater Responsibility 14 Aug 2025: Paige Estritori The evolving landscape of private credit funds in Australia necessitates greater responsibility from self-directed investors, according to Darren Connolly, the Chief Executive of Investment Markets. As the landscape of fixed income investments becomes increasingly complex, investors are being urged to take ownership of their decision-making processes. - read more |
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Reserves Bank's Rate Cuts: Impact on Australian Housing Affordability 14 Aug 2025: Paige Estritori The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently made a pivotal decision to cut the official cash rate (OCR) by 0.25%, bringing it down to 3.60%. This move marks a total reduction of 0.75% from its peak of 4.35%. Economists and financial markets anticipate further cuts, potentially two more by mid-2026, reflecting a cautious easing policy by the RBA. - read more |
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Costly Glitches Plague Fee Disclosure Under New DBFO Legislation 13 Aug 2025: Paige Estritori As financial planners await forthcoming updates to the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) legislation, many are grappling with significant challenges arising from the first tranche, specifically concerning fee consent requirements. These issues, unfortunately, seem to require legislative amendments as they fall outside the scope of regulatory fixes, amplifying the compliance burden on financial advisers, especially regarding breach reporting. - read more |
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RBA's Rate Cut Strategy Sparks Industry Debate on Future Moves 13 Aug 2025: Paige Estritori The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has recently initiated a 0.25% cut to the official cash rate, stirring dialogue among industry leaders about the timing and necessity of potential future cuts. Despite the reduction aligning with broad expectations, there are diverging opinions about further reductions this year. - read more |
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Opportunities for Serving the Mass Affluent Market in Financial Advice 12 Aug 2025: Paige Estritori Charlie Viola, executive chairman of Viola Private Wealth, recently highlighted a promising opportunity for financial institutions to better serve the mass affluent market. Despite the recent trends stemming from the royal commission that have seen personnel changes across the financial advisory sector, Viola asserts that there remains a strong clientele base. The financial advisory business, he notes, benefits from a steady stream of increasingly wealthy individuals, but the challenge lies in effectively serving those with moderate wealth. - read more |