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Chief economist update: The devil's in the headline US payrolls number details

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUN 2021
... report, well-below market expectations for a nearly one million gain (978,000 to be exact). A repeat of the 'bad news is good news' view that prevailed a month ago. But if you read the BLS's report as diligently as a crime scene investigator ...

Chief economist update: Australia on top

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUN 2021
In the words of Frank Sinatra, Australia's now "A-number one, top of the list, head of the heap, king of the hill..." Ol' blue eyes was, of course, singing about the Big Apple (New York) but comparing apples with apples, Australia's on top. ...

State Super rejigs defensives

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUN 2021
... duration risk or compromise on liquidity, he said. "Many of us would remember back in the day when we thought cash was not a good investment, [and] many funds turned to all sorts of instruments inside cash allocations," Livanas said, referring to the ...

CountPlus acquires tech solution

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 31 MAY 2021
... value. Importantly, they are also a business with shared values to CountPlus and their client-first mentality makes them a good cultural fit." He added that acquisitions like this are in line with CountPlus' growth strategy. "We speak openly about the ...

Last day to vote in MAX Awards

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAY 2021
... YEAR La Trobe Financial - La Trobe Financial Charitable Foundation ClearBridge Investments - WaterAid Zurich - Goals for Good LUCRF - The LUCRF Super Community Program Bendigo Bank - Bushfire Community Recovery Grants Program CREATIVE AGENCY OF THE YEAR ...

Super fund risk culture "immature": APRA

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAY 2021
... she said. "On the flip side, organisations that are poor on this front have leaders who are perceived as being cynical of good risk management practice, don't genuinely portray the importance of risk management and who don't 'walk the talk' - that is ...

Future Fund to hire 70 for investment team

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021
... The sovereign wealth fund is looking to add 70 people to its investment team, with the specific skill sets of identifying good external managers. Appearing at senate hearings yesterday Future Fund chief executive Raphael Arndt and chief investment officer ...

Chief economist update: China and Australia's interdependence

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAY 2021
... price which increased 4%, offsetting a 1% decline in quantity." Sure, but the "1% decline in quantity" followed March's good result when China bought 4% more iron ore (lump) and 1% more iron ore (fines). Then again, China's recent 'campaign' ...

AMP adds partnered portfolios to MyNorth

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2021
... our clients with access to high-quality funds, expertly managed by Zenith," Major said. "The portfolios are exceptionally good value, and delivered through MyNorth, which we regard as the pre-eminent wrap in the market." The launch of the PMPs comes ...

Super funds hunt for co-investment deals

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2021
... estate and infrastructure. Venture capital on the other hand tends to receive a lower allocation. "Part of the reason is the good returns super funds have found from real estate and infrastructure, so there is less propensity to go into venture capital ...