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Financial services job market hot: Hays

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021
... sensitivity if companies are serious about attracting and retaining talent, he said. Deligiannis added that talent is in short supply in many sectors right now. For example, there is an increased vacancy rate in financial services as employers add to ...

Chief economist update: RBNZ will run out of patience next year

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021
... believes that headline inflation would peak at around 2.6% "but the factors lifting inflation are assumed to be relatively short-lived" and is therefore, expected to ease below 2% in 2022 before rising "above the 2% midpoint towards the end of the projection". ...

Super funds hunt for co-investment deals

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2021
... into sectors that need to go through phases of structural transformation to become stronger and more sustainable in the short and long-term."

Chief economist update: Twist in tail of Aussie economic revival

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2021
Australia's economy, just like its US and European counterparts, is progressing nicely, thank you very much. "Australian private sector growth eases from record but remains elevated," sums up Markit Economics' findings for the month of May. ...

Industry fund ups admin fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 MAY 2021
... pass on the 15% tax rebate on insurance fees for eligible members. As for the cash option, the super fund will introduce short-dated annuities in the hope of achieving potential higher returns for members. The cash option currently invests in a mix of ...

Chief economist update: Recovery flashing hot, hot, hot

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 24 MAY 2021
The impact of decelerating coronavirus infections, accelerating vaccination momentum - permitting relaxation of restrictions - sprinkled with generous dashes of fiscal and monetary largesse have been captured in Markit Economics' latest PMI surveys. ...

Salaries boosted by skills shortage

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021
The financial services and insurance industries have record high job vacancies and skills shortages, sparking a significant boost in salaries. According to recruiter Robert Half's 2021 salary guide, it's a good time to be looking for work in financial ...

Investment Leadership Awards finalists named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021
The shortlist for the Financial Standard Investment Leadership Awards 2021 has been finalised, recognising outstanding investment nous across major asset classes. Now in their fourth year, the annual Financial Standard Investment Leadership Awards are ...

COVID support temporarily improves inequality

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021
... between young and old Australians narrowed after a seven-year widening streak but the improved fortunes of the young may be short-lived, says the Actuaries Institute. Calling it "a year like no other", Actuaries Institute's Intergenerational Equity Index ...

What instos want from managers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021
... sustainability performance. Now, 95% of investors said they support the inclusion of sustainability performance metric in short-term incentive plans. When investors were asked the same question in 2018, 8% had no opinion and 29% said sustainability metrics ...