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Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2016
Australian dwelling approvals The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released figures showing that total dwelling units approved dropped by 5.2% in the month of May, worse than market expectations for a 3.3% fall and more than reversing April's 3.3% ...

ICG sells stadium to NSW govt

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 4 JUL 2016
The New South Wales government confirmed it has purchased ANZ Stadium from boutique fund manager Infrastructure Capital Group, clearing the government's path to redevelop the site. The deal closed on Friday and the stadium will continue to be operated ...

Malaysia drives growth in Shariah funds

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 4 JUL 2016
Support for Shariah-compliant investment funds in Asia is on the rise, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia, but the sector still face challenges, according to global research house Cerulli Associates. Shariah finance principles forbid the acceptance ...

Australian elections just gave uncertainty a top up

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 4 JUL 2016
"As a historian, I fear that Brexit could be the beginning of the destruction of not only the EU but also of western political civilization in its entirety." -Donald Tusk, President of the European Council I thought he went over the top and got carried ...

CFSGAM fixed income team loses three senior managers

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2016
Three senior members of Colonial First State Global Asset Management's fixed income team have left the company. Head of global fixed income and credit Tony Adams, head of rates Annette Mullen and senior portfolio manager Francois Kong departed in June. ...

Adviser commitment to tech relationships falling

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2016
Technology providers can no longer consider their relationships with financial planners secure as more planners look for lower cost and comprehensive solutions, according to Investment Trends. In its thirteenth year, the May 2016 Planner Technology ...

New non-executive director for GBST

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2016
Global provider of technology to the financial services industry, GBST, has appointed a new independent non-executive director. Experienced company director and chartered accountant, Deborah Page will join the board, as GBST looks to reinforce its renewal ...

PROFILE: Industry Super Australia chief economist Stephen Anthony

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2016
Daily economic activities across Australia and the world are first viewed by Stephen Anthony through one lens - the national interest. It is the chief economist's view that whatever is in the national interest is generally going to be in the interest ...

Time to review MySuper effectiveness

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2016
A superannuation advisory group says now is an opportune time for funds and members to review MySuper offerings and question whether it's the solution they were looking for. One of superannuation's largest reforms, the transition of default members ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2016
Australia private sector credit The latest update on Australia's private sector credit provides a first look at the impact of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) cut in the official cash rate from 2.0% to 1.75% on the 3rd of May. Total private sector ...