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RMBS scrutiny could be loosened in US

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 NOV 2019
... level since the global financial crisis. Non-banks' issuance was in line with the high levels issued by this sector in the mid-2000s." He explained that the increase in RMBS issuance by non-banks in Australia was in line with tighter supervision ...

Trustee firm expands into fund administration

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 NOV 2019
A trustee services and financial technology provider is continuing its rapid growth trajectory, unveiling plans for a full stack superannuation administration service to launch in early 2020. Sargon is expanding its offering, with plans to launch a ...

Chief economist update: The A$ will answer the question of how much more

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 12 NOV 2019
When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) met and decided to keep the official cash rate unchanged at 0.75% on November 5, Governor Philip Lowe issued this optimistic statement: "After a soft patch in the second half of last year, a gentle turning point ...

Challenger head of retail departs

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2019
... long-only Aussie equities and fixed income strategies. Last December, it took on the management of UBS Asset Management's large, mid and small caps funds. "Vito is an extremely exciting hire for [us]. With more than 20 years' experience developing new ...

APRA begins super data transformation efforts

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2019
APRA is embarking on a multi-year project to improve the quality of its superannuation data collection that will pave the way for the proper comparison of super products, with choice super set to come under increased scrutiny. Known as APRA's Superannuation ...

What finance professionals are really paid

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2019
... identified as being in high demand across private equity, funds management and investment banking. Michael Page estimates small and mid-cap boutiques will be some of the most sought after workplaces next year, along with investment banks. When finance ...

Perpetual appoints head of risk

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2019
Perpetual has confirmed the appointment of a head of risk, promoting from within to fill the newly created role. The investment house has promoted Allan Lo Proto to the new role of head of risk, a spokesperson has confirmed. Proto first joined Perpetual ...

Pengana to acquire stake in US firm

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2019
... acquire a "significant stake" in a Chicago-based asset management firm. Lizard Investors, which specialises in global small to mid-cap equities, entered into a joint venture with Pengana in 2015 to sub-advise the Pengana Global Small Companies Fund. ...

Antares hires from Gandel family office

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2019
... analyst. "The appointment broadens the already deep investment knowledge of the Antares team and boosts research experience in mid and smaller cap stocks," MLC Asset Management chief investment officer Jonathan Armitage said. "At the same time, identifying ...

Chief economist update: Weak household consumption now a sure thing

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2019
... quarter of 2016 but at 2.3% (June quarter 2019), it remains just a fraction of the 4% annual growth rate experienced during the mid-noughties. Never mind that interest rates have been lowered and "employed" persons just got a tax rebate since July, the ...