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Chief economist update: RBA promises support over the next three years

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 APR 2021
... overnight) upgraded Australia's GDP growth to 4.5% this year from 3.5% forecast in January 2021 and 3.0% predicted in October 2020. This is in line with the OECD's 'Economic Outlook' March 2020 quarter interim report that upgraded Australia's ...

Evans and Dixon takeover shelved

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 1 APR 2021
... announcement). Tony Pitt was first endorsed for election to EP1's board who reversed their recommendation after the initial October 27 bid. The company's original offer was conditional on EP1's shares/options plan not getting through at the ...

ASIC sues CBA over monthly fees

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 APR 2021
... package. NAB was also sued by ASIC in February over the incorrect charging of fees and ANZ was forced to pay $10 million in October for charging fees to customers in relation to periodic payments.

LIC seeks options for performance woes

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAR 2021
... and are progressing with confidential discussions to maximise shareholder value, after first announcing the review in October. In a market statement, the board recognised that there is no guarantee that a proposal or transaction with a third party will ...

Morningstar releases DDO solution

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2021
With the October 2021 deadline for ASIC's new product design and distribution obligations fast approaching, Morningstar has released a new solution. "The most meaningful way to keep regulatory compliance costs low for industry participants and consumers ...

Northern Trust AM's stellar year

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 29 MAR 2021
... listed funds were not a medium-term priority for the local business despite Northern Trust's ETF presence in the US. In October 2020, Northern Trust Asset Management picked up a $5 billion allocation from ANZ Investments in New Zealand as Vanguard ...

QSuper pokes holes in YFYS legislation

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAR 2021
... the burden of proof, and the limitations of APRA's new performance measures for superannuation funds. Treasury in October 2020 introduced new APRA benchmarking for superannuation funds, which would cut inflows of new member funds to any super funds ...

Chief economist update: What a difference an Australian year makes

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 22 MAR 2021
... 2020 ("when the recession began"). Even better, additions in full-time employment had been outpacing part-timers since October last year. In February 2021, full-time jobs increased by 89.1k while part-time employment decreased by 500 people. The unemployment ...

Chester eyes ASIC chair role

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAR 2021
... regulators. O'Neill also referred to reports that AUSTRAC chief executive Nicole Rose is being considered for the role. In October 2020, Chester took on the role of chair in an acting capacity while Shipton stepped down amid controversy that ASIC ...

Sunsuper, QSuper confirm merger will go ahead

KARREN VERGARA, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 MAR 2021
... ensures that we can balance our members' needs today and the long-term." Reilly was appointed chief of Sunsuper in October 2019. Prior to that, he worked at NSW Treasury Corporation and State Street Global Advisors (SSGA). Reilly has committed to ...