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Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016
... Sweden's central bank kept its policy rate unchanged at minus 0.5% at its 21 April meeting. No surprises there but markets did not expect the Riksbank's announcement of a SEK 45 billion increase in its asset purchase programme to starting mid-year "so ...

Industry reacts to ASIC reforms

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
... it will ensure equity and fairness for small business operators," he said. He added, "In particular the funding model must not stifle competition or prohibit future entrants into the financial services industry." De Gori recommended that the Government ...

HUB24 adds three international managers

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
... conviction managed portfolio of 15-30 high quality sustainable companies operating within carefully selected high growth industries not available on the Australian Stock Exchange. The Southeastern Global Equities managed portfolio is a contrarian value-focused ...

Gen X and Y not looking to robo advice

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
The majority (80%) of generation X and Y would prefer face to face advice over robo advice but are only willing to pay a maximum of $250 to receive it, according to new research from ING Direct. The research reveals that adaptation will be central for ...

All super funds should have independent chair: research

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
... should be more secure. Dr Donald noted some boards struggled to manage the nomination process as the nominating bodies would not necessarily consult about, or consider, the skill requirements of the board. He added these concerns did not exist for all ...

Commodities slump stalling sovereign wealth growth

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2016
Sovereign wealth funds in commodities economies are being forced to sell off assets to manage government deficits, slowing growth for the sector. The 2016 Preqin Sovereign Wealth Fund Review shows that while assets held in sovereign wealth funds collectively ...

ASIC user-pay model "eminently sensible": SEC veteran

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2016
... is that politics can get involved depending on what administration you have," he said. "In my view, law enforcement should not be influenced by politics. Insider trading and accounting fraud should not be a partisan issue. "The US conservatives, obviously ...

Investors must adapt to 'new normal'

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2016
Australian investors must consider low interest rates, low growth and high volatility as the 'new normal' when constructing their investment strategies, according to Findex. The asset manager argues that in a landscape of low yield and high volatility ...

SMSFA collaborates for education program

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2016
... will be the practical application of the knowledge they acquire from the qualification, and we are confident it will enhance not only their skill base but be a value-add for their businesses. "The qualification has the highly regarded SMSF Association ...

Social media ETF proves possibilities are endless

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2016
The launch of a new ETF which exposes investors to the companies most talked about on social media proves index investing is limited only by product providers' imagination. The new product, launched on the NYSE by Toronto-based alternative fund manager ...