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Chief economist update: The Fed and Australia

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAY 2021
... point where I'm observing excesses and imbalances in financial markets" -- "historically" elevated stock prices, tight credit spreads, and surging house prices. And therefore, "I do think, at the earliest opportunity, I think it would be appropriate ...

Chief investment officer departs Mutual Trust

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 30 APR 2021
... Mutual Trust head of wealth, will now lead the business' investments. He has been with Mutual Trust since 2015, joining from Credit Suisse Private Bank. Prior to that, Gourlay held roles at Kardina Capital and Austock Asset Management. Prior to Mutual ...

First Sentier launches ESG debt strategy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 APR 2021
... today, First Sentier's sustainable debt strategy is led by head of fixed income, short term investments and global credit Tony Togher. Now investors can gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of ESG/sustainability-linked loan assets, and strategic ...

BetaShares launches hybrids ETF

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 27 APR 2021
BetaShares has launched a new ETF that invests in ASX-listed preference shares issued by the big four Australian banks. The BetaShares Major Bank Hybrids Index ETF (ASX: BHYB) will invest in ASX-listed, AUD denominated preference share issues with a ...

Rice Warner prepares to shut up shop

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 27 APR 2021
Actuarial firm Rice Warner is in the final stages of closing down as its team heads to Deloitte. At the end of April 2021, Rice Warner will officially cease trading and its consulting staff will all transfer to Deloitte. Rice Warner was founded by Michael ...

Westpac earnings take hit

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 26 APR 2021
... sheet. The earnings hit comes after ASIC announced that it is taking Westpac to court over allegedly charging consumer credit insurance to 384 customers that did not want it.

APRA releases draft climate change guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 APR 2021
Financial risks of climate change can interact and compound other institutional risks including credit risk, market risk, and liquidity risk, APRA has emphasised in a new practice guide. APRA has released a draft guide for Prudential Practice Guide ...

Moelis Australia to rebrand

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 23 APR 2021
... revenue. "At 31 December 2020, Moelis Australia managed $5.4 billion of assets, diversified across real estate, hospitality, credit, listed equities, private equity and venture capital asset classes," the company said. "Moving forward, we expect the ...

Restructurer and auction house form JV

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 APR 2021
Gordon Brothers and Ritchie Bros. have created a joint venture to service the Australian and South-East Asian insolvency and restructuring market. Gordon Brothers is an independent advisory firm that provides restructuring and asset remarketing while ...

Defined benefit fund in SFT

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 23 APR 2021
A defined benefit fund with $77 million in funds under management is completing a successor fund transfer to a Mercer subplan. Factory Mutual Insurance Company Superannuation (FMIC) members and assets will be transferred from the existing fund to a ...