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Watermark closes chapter on global equities

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2019
... concentrate on two core strategies in Australian shares; one being equity long/short and the other market neutral. On February 26, chief investment officer Justin Braitling wrote to shareholders that the company will restructure to an unlisted trust. ...

Chief economist update: China and the spring in its step

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2019
... months Retail sales increased by 8.7% in the year to March, accelerating from 8.2% recorded in December 2018, January and February 2019. The Caixin China PMI survey showed the manufacturing sector back in expansion in March after posting sub-50 readings ...

Industry funds eye SMSF market stronghold

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2019
... continued to deliver strong outcomes for members overall." In light of the Royal Commission final report released in February, it is likely the trends identified in the review, particularly between the retail and industry fund sectors, will be exacerbated ...

FSU seeks transparency on CBA job cuts

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2019
... people and are disappointed that speculation may be repeated as fact," it added. In its half-year results released in February, CBA flagged there was need to manage costs where it makes sense for efficiency and as part of good business discipline. "This ...

Chief economist update: The bad oil

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2019
... addition, the OPEC reports that US sanctions have caused Venezuelan oil production to fall by almost 500K bpd in March from February. Add to this, US sanctions against Iran (expected to be tightened further in May) and the supply disruption caused by ...

Macquarie IM names APAC operations lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2019
... Investment Management. Marull wrapped up her most recent post as head of investment operations and control at Suncorp in February. In addition to Suncorp, Marull has previously served as group head of fund administration at BNP Paribas and previously ...

Chief economist update: Japan yearns for a weaker yen

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2019
The last time we heard some sort of policy guidance from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) was in early February this year when governor Haruhiko Kuroda was quoted as saying that: "If (currency moves) are having an impact on the economy and prices, and if we ...

Vanguard launches ETF, appoints new lead

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2019
... into a new role as head of US equity operational risk at Vanguard's US headquarters. Kolganova joined Vanguard in February 2000 and has worked in senior roles, including as head of Australian equities and property securities, and APAC head of equities. ...

SMSFs outshine industry funds for large balances

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2019
... report canvassed more than 30,000 members to find satisfaction rating for industry funds grew 0.9% in the 12 months to February 2019. Industry funds outshone retail funds in the $250,000 to $699,999 category, recording a satisfaction rating of 77.9% ...

Chief economist update: Two indicators giving the Fed a headache

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2019
... index peaked at 2.3% in May 2018, dropped below the Fed's 2.0% target in November and continued to slow to 1.4% by February this year. The more stable core PCE price index peaked at 2.0% in July last year and has decelerated to 1.8% in February. ...