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Economic Wrap

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
... Economic Monitor, 70% of the Saudi Arabian workforce is employed by the government, it has the world's third largest military budget and has massive fiscal commitments in supporting an extensive consumer subsidy program.

Super gets reality check on engagement

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
... have already spent a lot of time thinking how they'll get by being out of the workforce. Many of them were working to a budget on a weekly or fortnightly basis," Kirkland said. "They were very future focused thinking about income protection and life ...

Treasurer ignored credit warnings: Bowen

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2016
... rating could be disastrous," he said. He said the Coalition's corporate tax cut would leave "a $14 billion hole in the budget each year" and said Labor's reforms for capital gains concessions were "supported by S&P and the Grattan Institute." He continued ...

Economic Wrap

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2016
... commonwealth government debt is increasing by $50-60 billion, an amount that broadly matches each year's commonwealth government budget deficit. Diminishing interest in CGSs from overseas buyers At end March this year the AOFM reported that 60.4% of ...

CalPERS names new chief executive

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUL 2016
... pension industry for 16 years. As chief executive Frost will oversee the fund's operations which includes 2870 employees, a budget of more than US$1.7 billion, and programs spanning retirement benefits administration, health care delivery, investments ...

Foreign investment bound for South Australia

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2016
... to promote its $21 billion agriculture industry to foreign investors via an innovative online portal and through wider budget initiatives. The portal, AgInsight South Australia, was launched in August 2015 and allows investors to investigate commodity ...

QTC board appoints former Credit Suisse exec

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUL 2016
Queensland Treasury Corporation recently welcomed a new board member and the reappointment of its chair, with both directors appointed for a three year term. Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt reappointed Gerard Bradley as chair of QTC, while former Credit ...

S&P outlook downgrade extends to banks

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016
... deliver structured growth to the Australian economy. "Consequently, the Federal doesn't need harsh austerity, but instead the Budget needs to be addressed in a structured way where growth is not endangered, corporations are encouraged to invest in capital ...

So what if Australia loses its 'AAA'?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016
... believe that parliament is unlikely to legislate savings or revenue measures sufficient for the general government sector budget deficit to narrow materially and to be in a balanced position by the early 2020s." Got that! The now good - it was bad back ...

Lifeplan increases investment bond options

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2016
... surging interest in the product. Head of Lifeplan, Matt Walsh, said proposed changes to superannuation in May's federal budget triggered the interest as investors search for a tax-effective and stable investment option. Among 42 investment options available ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI
The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
Apostle Fund Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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