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Time to start factoring in an RBA rate cut?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017
... (around 60%) - isn't getting much support, if at all, or that any support from lower interest rates is being negated by the above-mentioned factors. Perhaps the RBA should start thinking about bringing the official cash rate to another level of "emergency" ...

Profit margin squeeze

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2017
... Industry Group's (AiG) performance of manufacturing and services indices both slowed in September from August but remained above the 50 expansion/contraction line. The manufacturing PMI fell to 54.2 in September from 59.8 in the previous month, indicating ...

Active debate triggers Fidelity fee overhaul

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2017
... agreement/research payment account model in regards to paying for third-party research to accommodate the EU's MiFID II regime, the above reduction in fees will more than offset any client costs incurred. Conroy explained: "Having looked at the implications ...

Millennial super fund creates advisory board

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2017
... management, and to making sure our members benefit from the wisdom of some of the most experienced names in the industry." As above, Spaceship also reduced the fees for its flagship fund, GrowthX, from 1.6% to 0.99%. It's also created a new investment ...

Interest rates on ice

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2017
... say it's a bit more optimistic than September's one. Others, half-empty. Slice it, dice it, dissect it or do all of the above, but the RBA statement delivered more of the same - it's got an optimistic leaning. "...Growth in the Australian economy will ...

Prime accounts called into question by auditor

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2017
... directors. As a result of these issues, William Buck said it was unable to express an opinion on Prime's financial report. As above, Prime issued a directors' statement saying the group was disappointed in William Buck's findings, arguing that it had ...

Expansion everywhere

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2017
... refers to the manufacturing PMI survey releases showing that the world's biggest economies are all - not some - "floating" above 50. Yes Virginia, one and all are tracking above the 50-point line that delineates expansion from contraction. In the US ...

Trusted advice solves investor confusion: Research

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2017
... Management found Australian investors say they prefer safety over performance yet have expectations of annual returns of 9.6% above inflation, without taking on extra risk. "Australian investors say that they expect annual returns of 9.6% above inflation ...

The BOJ's educated hope

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017
... monetary base until the year-on-year rate of increase in the observed CPI (all items less fresh food) exceeds 2% and stays above the target in a stable manner. The bank will make policy adjustments as appropriate, taking account of developments in economic ...

ASX healthcare firm denies disclosure breach

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2017
... disclosure obligations, nor is it an admission of liability by the company with respect to the allegations," Sirtex said. As above, the company is facing a potential class action initiated by William Roberts Lawyers, who have contended that "Sirtex never ...