Chief economist update: Aussie Black Friday spend will end SaturdayBY BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 13 JAN 2020 11:45AMGiven still depressed consumer confidence, Australians are more likely to exploit the RBA's lower interest rates, the Morrison government's increased spending and the wealth effect from rising property and stock market prices to save or reduce their indebtedness. Related News |
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Bennelong Funds Management is like a mainline into the jugular of Australia's financial advice sector, with more than 6500 advisers channelling capital to its funds. But its global chief executive John Burke says the job's not done yet. Andrew McKean writes.
