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Trump protectionism protects not the emerging markets

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016
... inflation that would be created by Trump's fiscal largesse and better US interest rate premium (if the Fed raises interest rates in December -- and twice in 2017 - as expected). Good for the good ol' US of A...but not for emerging markets. Especially ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2016
... previous month and the expectations index soared to a reading of 85.2 from 76.6 in October. When the Fed lifted interest rates in December last year, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index read 91.3 (in November 2015), the current conditions ...

XTBs added to OwnersAdvisory

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2016
... financial services for Macquarie, said XTBs would complement OwnersAdvisory. "With Term Deposit rates tracking interest rates down to all-time lows and continued equity market volatility, we're seeing a growing demand for higher-yielding fixed-income ...

Australian private equity driving M&A

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2016
... funds to seek direct access to businesses, and factors such as the lower Australian dollar and historically low interest rates driving competition for assets. "The Australian dollar remains lower relative to many other major currencies, making Australian ...

A mining renaissance courtesy of President Trump

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 14 NOV 2016
... biggest commodity exports - along with a lower Australian dollar (for there seems to be stopping the Fed from raising interest rates in December now) - would be a boon for the domestic economy. The price of iron ore has rallied by 23.2% on the week of ...

Trump is heaven's gift to central banks

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2016
... improve productive capacity in the US economy and now (if not yesterday) is precisely the right time to spend when interest rates are at a bargain. More jobs - and tax cuts -- beget more income begets increased spending - and tax cuts -- begets better ...

Trump bigger than Brexit

ALEX BURKE, DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
... higher off the back of tax cuts however the impact on markets will be offset by a higher risk premium and higher interest rates which will impact the multiple," he said. "Our portfolios are reasonably positioned. We have a high exposure to US exposed ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016
... will continue to improve at a gradual pace and the unemployment rate will continue to edge lower, supported by low interest rates and still elevated business conditions." However, the ANZ survey doesn't differentiate what kind of jobs is advertised - ...

Uncertain environment fuelling risky investment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2016
The prospect of a Donald Trump victory and the continuance of historically low interest rates by the RBA are placing increased pressure on self-funded retirees and increasing opportunity risk, says Australian Unity. Head of Australian Unity David Bryant ...

SMSFs combating low rates with hybrids

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2016
... investments that deliver better returns as a result of the continued low rate environment. "The continued drop in interest rates has given trustees no choice but to seek income elsewhere. The new hybrid capital offer from ANZ has led to increased interest ...

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Blackwattle takes over Quest Asset Partners

KARREN VERGARA
Blackwattle Investment Partners has swallowed up Australian equities manager Quest Asset Partners for an undisclosed sum.

Funds SA poaches Vision Super risk specialist

MATTHEW WAI
Funds SA will welcome a Vision Super executive to replace executive director, governance and strategy Tony Burrill, as he prepares for retirement following a seven-year tenure at the company.

Regal flags muted second-half performance fees

VINNY VUCAGO
Regal Partners expects to recognise at least $122.7 million in fund performance fee revenue for calendar 2026, with market volatility and weaker investment performance limiting the prospect of further material fees in the second half.

Insignia chief draws 'hard line' on NCAs giving retirement advice

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
Insignia Financial chief executive Scott Hartley said he draws a hard line when it come to the new class of advisers (NCAs) giving retirement advice.

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