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Chief economist update: Another year over, a new one begins

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 7 JAN 2019

... while its neighbours languish. Sooner or later, it'll come back to bite Uncle Sam on his behind. None other than Fed chairman Jerome Powell understands this. In a joint interview with his predecessors - Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen - at the American ...

IOOF appoints independent reviewer

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 1 JAN 2019

... subsidiaries have already moved their boards to a majority of independent directors and an independent chair. IOOF acting chairman Allan Griffiths said: "We continue to focus on addressing the governance issues raised by APRA in the interests of all ...

Chief economist update: The clown in the White House

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 18 DEC 2018

... questions about the Fed's optimism over the outlook for US economy and doubts over its independence from Trump should Chairman Powell and his merry people announce a halt in proceedings. But Trump couldn't argue against (oh but he will) the fact ...

Industry Super Australia chair steps down

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 4 DEC 2018

Former Australian Council of Trade Unions secretary and former Federal Government minister Greg Combet will become the new chair of Industry Super Australia today. Combet will replace Peter Collins in the top role as the latter steps down to fulfil ...

APRA grilled over superannuation

KANIKA SOOD | FRIDAY, 30 NOV 2018

APRA's handling of NAB and AMP fee for no service scandals were in the spotlight as chairman Wayne Byres was asked about the regulator's superannuation work in the final hours of the Royal Commission's public hearings. The prudential regulator reviewed ...

APRA not clear how to police BEAR breaches

KANIKA SOOD | FRIDAY, 30 NOV 2018

... was committed to fleshing out an enforcement strategy for BEAR, Byres said he told its newly-appointed second deputy chairman John Lonsdale on his first day at the job that a review of the regulator's BEAR strategy was to be his number one priority. ...

Investment manager chair retires

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 30 NOV 2018

The chairman at one of Australia's largest institutional investors, and a long-time industry superannuation fund advocate, will retire next week. IFM Investors chair Garry Weaven will leave his role at the firm's board meeting on December 4, and ...

Equity Trustees adds former family office leader to board

HARRISON WORLEY | THURSDAY, 29 NOV 2018

... company's "structured approach" to board succession and planning. EQT said this process is integral to its strategy. EQT chairman and former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett said Hammon's appointment will provide Equity Trustees' board with the right mix ...

Chief economist update: Powell Power

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 29 NOV 2018

We may have a Santa Claus rally this year after all! US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell spooked us all - in the Halloween month of October - when, in an interview with PBS, he declared that: "The really extremely accommodative low interest rates ...

Chief economist update: Finding neutral

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 20 NOV 2018

... Street on the last day of trading activity in New York last week which, according to reports was underpinned by Fed vice-chairman Clarida's statement that Fed policy is close to neutral as opposed to chairman Powell's earlier declaration that ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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