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Chief economist update: Whatever it takes, however long it takes

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019
... the average rate applied in the Eurosystem's main refinancing operations over the life of the respective TLTRO. For banks whose eligible net lending exceeds a benchmark, the rate applied in TLTRO III operations will be lower, and can be as low as ...

ASIC prepares to be primary super conduct regulator

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2019
... also includes details of ASIC's close and continuous monitoring program which has seen ASIC staff on-site at the major banks and AMP for 164 out of 222 working days meeting with staff at all levels. The regulator intends for these reviews to enable ...

The end of grandfathered commissions

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2019
... of these advisers have a significant level of debt that is secured by grandfathered commission clients. "We call on the banks to treat these financial advisers with respect and allow them time to adjust their business models so that they are viable in ...

Foresight launches new wholesale fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2019
... it helps put Australia on the map as an innovator in the fast-growing green debt capital markets." "Historically, the big banks have overlooked smaller-ticket wind and solar projects, as they are generalists and lack the dedicated resources to identify ...

Chief economist update: Germany in the budget's shadow

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2019
... Global Financial Crisis of 2008 gave birth to "non-conventional monetary policy" - where many developed country central banks lowered interest rates to zero/negative and/or engaged in quantitative easing. While these prevented the "Great Recession" from ...

Eaton Vance hires institutional distribution head

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2019
... the local region, which will see him assume responsibility for Eaton Vance's relationship with super funds, private banks, institutional investors and asset consultants in the region. Thurgood joins the firm after around six years at Nomura Asset ...

Industry super fund headcounts to swell

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2019
... institutional banking professionals are transitioning. They are primarily driven by the relatively poorer culture at the banks and changes in lending conditions." The trend of super funds moving their investment operations in-house has had an impact ...

Chief economist update: Economy slows to decade low but still tops the pops

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2019
... environment but current indications are that we have seen the low in this economic cycle. More so, given that major central banks and governments are now hard at work enacting and/or preparing counter-cyclical policy responses. We'll be right mat ...

APRA updates enforcement approach

KRISTI CHENG  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2019
... imposing license conditions on two superannuation licensees, and applying additional capital requirements on three major banks in response to risk governance shortcomings. APRA's update follows ASIC, which last month also announced it will make use of ...

Global fintech appoints head of Asia

KRISTI CHENG  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2019
... extensive experience and strong relationships across the region. "In the last 12 months Avaloq has attracted more leading banks and wealth managers to capitalise on the powerful benefits that our software as a service and business process as a service ...