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Chief economist update: Australia's third arrow

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2020
"We are one, but we are many And from all the lands on earth we come We'll share a dream..." - The Seekers Yes Virginia, we, Australians all, are one in anticipating Christmas to come on October 6 this year - the day when most expect the Reserve ...

Alex Waislitz urges OVH shareholders to vote no

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020
The billionaire investor is set to ask OneVue shareholders to bid against Iress's revised offer for 43 cents per share, ahead of a shareholder vote on October 9. Iress yesterday upped it June 1 offer of 40 cents to acquire OneVue to 43 cents. But the ...

Watermark LIC seeks restructure

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2020
A Watermark-managed LIC is proposing to convert to an unlisted managed fund, as a group of investors seek to replace Geoff Wilson and John Abernethy on its board. The Australian Leaders Fund (ASX: ALF) will seek court and shareholder approval to convert ...

New role for former Credit Suisse Australia chief

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2020
Ares Management Corporation has appointed a new chair for Australia and New Zealand for its Ares SSG business, hiring Credit Suisse Australia's former chief executive. John Knox will chair Ares SSG, with the goal of helping drive expansion opportunities ...

IRESS caves in, ups OneVue bid

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2020
Nearly four months after IRESS bid to acquire OneVue for 40 cents a share, it has finally upped the price to 43 cents in a final offer. The new 43 cents per share is a 7.5% increase from IRESS's June 1 offer and comes ahead of OVH shareholders' ...

Corporate fund overhauls admin fees, premiums

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2020
A $1.5 billion corporate superannuation fund has reduced death, total and permanent disability (TPD) premiums and administration fees - but income protection premiums will rise. Mercy Super reduced admin fees for super accounts from $1.10 a week plus ...

Morningstar ratings tally for global equities

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020
Morningstar's latest cycle of reviews for global equities managers has resulted in 12 upgrades and 21 downgrades, as it takes into account its new analyst rating framework from last year. This round of reviews includes Morningstar changes to analyst ...

ASIC wealth director nabs promotion

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020
The corporate watchdog's executive director of wealth management has nabbed a promotion and will now assume the role of ASIC's executive director of financial services. Joanna Bird has been appointed in the role after many years with the regulator and ...

J.P. Morgan set to cough up US$1bn

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co is set to cough up close to $1.4 billion (US$1 billion) to shut down regulatory and government agency probes into market manipulation allegations on its precious metals and treasuries trading desk. As first reported by Bloomberg ...

ASIC extends advice, capital raising provisions

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020
ASIC has extended the relief to financial advice that relates to the early release of superannuation scheme as well as certain capital raisings due to the uncertainty of the pandemic. The corporate regulator has extended the capped advice fees regarding ...