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Chief economist update: The W in the second wave

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020
... OECD and the IMF's June 2020 projections. The 'OECD Economic Outlook, June 2020' report showed the Eurozone economy advancing by 6.5% (single-hit scenario) or by 3.5% (double-hit) - outperforming the OECD's growth average of 4.8% (single-hit) ...

Cbus appoints new investment leadership role

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2020
... investment strategy, seeking to minimise outflows through fees and to target investments with a positive impact on the economy - particularly buildings and infrastructure. The shift in investment strategy has seen the fund back ambitious construction ...

Robeco extends exclusions

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020
... funds is a further step in our efforts to lower the carbon footprint of our investments, transitioning to a lower carbon economy. "As global leader in sustainable investing we are committed to the Paris agreement, which aims to limit the rise in global ...

Need to recalibrate the fiscal strategy: Frydenberg

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020
... our success in cushioning the blow from COVID-19, we know that this crisis will have long-lasting effects on Australia's economy and on our fiscal position," Frydenberg said. "Our economy will be persistently smaller as a result of the pandemic than ...

Responsible lending laws to be revoked

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020
... government has announced a raft of reforms to reduce barriers to Australia's credit framework as a means to boost the economy. The reforms will remove the responsible lending obligations from the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 aiming to ...

NowInfinity founders join boutique

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020
... largest transfer of wealth in history and getting that right has a critical impact on peoples' live and the wider economy. I am now focused on building out the tech platform to make the process more widely available," she said. The duo co-founded ...

ASIC, IOSCO report on debt capital raisings

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020
... market practices. ASIC's 668 Report noted that while a properly functioning debt capital market (DCM) is vital for the real economy, poor conduct in the industry can reduce both the confidence of issuers as well as investors, resulting in reduced participation ...

Chief economist update: October rate cut?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020
... assessed the likely impact of the Federal Budget - to be revealed on October 6 (the same day as its board meeting) - on the economy. Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is expected to announce a growth boosting budget that includes bringing forward income ...

Chief economist update: RBA negative on negative interest rate policy

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2020
... it is not clear this would be effective in the current circumstances. (3) lower the current structure of rates in the economy a little more without going into negative territory. The remuneration on ES (Exchange Settlement) balances is currently 10 basis ...

Liberman firm backs non-bank lender

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2020
... share from traditional businesses. Lumi is very well positioned for rapid growth over the next couple of years as the economy recovers," Liberman said. The current raise will expand existing product lines and technology platform, the company said. Lumi ...

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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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