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BetaShares launches defensive ETF

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2017

... defensive investment characteristics is "very compelling" due to historically low interest rates. "In the US, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates twice in the past six months in the effort to return monetary policy to a more normal footing. ...

Fed trumps Trump

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2017

... be reinvested each month. As the caps increased, reinvestments would decline, and the monthly reductions in the Federal Reserve's securities holdings would become larger. The caps would initially be set at low levels and then be raised every three months ...

Global infrastructure need deepens profit opportunity

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 15 MAY 2017

... seen this happen over the last market cycle, where infrastructure outperformed the broader market both as the Federal Reserve cut the cash rate and also when it was raised," Shaw said. She said this growing market holds almost unprecedented opportunities ...

JPMorgan Chase to pay bribery fines

KERRIE SYDEE | FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016

... Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). JPMorgan is also expected to pay US$72m to the Justice Department and US$61.9m to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors totalling more than US$264m in sanctions as a result of the firm's referral hiring practices. According ...

The Fed "live" in November

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 24 OCT 2016

... Causes and Implications for Future Business Cycle Dynamics" at 60th annual economic conference sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston in Boston, Massachusetts. US Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen spoke about many things at that conference ...

Investors missing healthy returns amid bond fears

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2016

... where global yields rise 300 basis points overnight - perhaps brought about by an unlikely re-run of 1994 when the Federal Reserve unexpectedly hiked the Fed funds rate - a painful short-term drawdown would be cushioned by the non-price elements of bond ...

A negative sum game

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 22 FEB 2016

... her semi-annual testimony on Capitol Hill on 10 February: "...the economy has made further progress toward the Federal Reserve's objective of maximum employment. Foreign economic developments, in particular, pose risks to U.S. economic growth." It's ...

Paris adds to the "why nots" for a December lift-off

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 16 NOV 2015

... and sharp currency depreciations may expose financial vulnerabilities." Also, "The organization said that the Federal Reserve should lift interest rates at a cautious pace as it highlighted the still low level of inflation in the U.S. even after six ...

Australia back on the radar for international capital

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2015

... which is slowing, and the US, where monetary tightening may have a negative impact on the equity market. When the Federal Reserve raised rates in February 1994, after a long period of easing, there was a 9% correction in US equities. Following the June ...

Holding pattern

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2015

... in the U.S. economy," according to the BOJ. Risks that could increase (again) if the RBA is correct that, "The Federal Reserve is expected to start increasing its policy rate over the period ahead..." (whenever that "period ahead" may be). The Bank of ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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