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Aussie economy rebalancing okay

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2016
... facing over the last few years. The lower currency has also provided support to key export sectors like education and tourism. "The housing sector has been in a very strong upswing and it's increasingly clear that what I would call the churn side of ...

Time running out to book places for Chief Economists Forum

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2016
... "The Australian economists will talk about the transition away from the mining boom to growth led by other sectors like tourism and housing. The currency and RBA will also feature, as will the manufacturing and services sectors. We'll also hear forecasts ...

Economist says innovation one small part of growth

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2015
... because of the supply developments in the commodity market and also the benefit of the weaker dollar for things like the tourism market and services more generally. "What I'm worried about over the next 12 months is that many of the factors that have ...

ASX jumps "despite" naughty news

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 DEC 2015
... its OECD peers in capitalising on China's economic transition... We are talking about medical services, pharmaceuticals, tourism, education - all of these sectors are seeing a tremendous boost [in demand from China]," Ms Bitel told Fairfax Media on a ...

FEATURE: Investing in a world on hold

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2015
... support growth in those sectors of the Australian economy that benefit from a weaker Australian dollar." Sectors such as tourism and education exports are already improving in Australia. But as sharper market moves are expected, Allen says it is important ...

Hostplus brings insurance fees down

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2015
... providers are increasing premiums or tightening definitions and exclusions," Elia said. The industry fund for hospitality, tourism, recreation and sport industries has made changes to its insurance product design to provide members with a greater degree ...

New faces to lead financial services policy reform

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 21 SEP 2015
... frontbench. "In each and every ministry from Financial Services to Employment and Workplace Relations, from Small Business and Tourism to Treasurer, I have sought to do my very best for the people of Australia." Arthur Sinodinos' comeback Former Assistant ...

Bangkok bombs and Malaysia's terror

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2015
... headlines the day after the night (17 August) Bangkok was bombed. As it should. The terrorist attack would hit the country's tourism sector - which accounts for roughly 10% of the economy - in addition to the hits from China's slowdown and the People's ...

Zurich identifies investment megatrends

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2015
... focusing on companies that service the growing numbers of older people including age care, hospitals and so-called 'grey tourism.' The remaining megatrends include "Asia Rising", which looks at the rise of the middle class in the region, particularly ...

Platinum launches Asia LIC

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2015
... priced correctly." The Platinum fund invests mainly in stable companies with a long track record in Asian markets such as tourism companies and car manufacturers in China or ports in India. "They are companies that don't go up as much when the market ...