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Boutique fund manager appoints chief executive

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
An $11 billion fixed income boutique has appointed a chief executive, as it builds its team. The board of Ardea Investment Management has selected co-founder Stephen Clout as the firm's chief executive. Clout previously headed the portfolio implementation ...

Record tax receipts, record outlays yet back to surplus

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
Australian Commonwealth Budget receipts are climbing at their fastest rate in 18 years and outlays are climbing at their fastest rate in five years. Yet, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has been able to declare Australia's first Budget surplus ...

In a nutshell: Federal Budget 2019

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
Delivering the 2019-20 Federal Budget tonight, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the Government has made real progress but there is still work to be done. Off the bat, Frydenberg announced an expected surplus of $7.1 billion - the first surplus ...

Trump will continue to buoy stock markets: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 APR 2019
Robert Mueller's findings that US President Donald Trump did not collude with Russia during the 2016 election campaign is good news for the global share markets, Financial Standard's latest spot poll shows. The majority of readers (68%) agree that ...

Don't expect super favouritism: Bowen

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 1 APR 2019
If Labor wins the upcoming Federal Election, don't expect the new Treasurer to go easy on underperforming funds - industry or otherwise. Speaking at an FSC BT Political Series lunch at Doltone House in Sydney last week, Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen ...

Finance sector hiring outlook weakens

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2019
The financial services, insurance and real estate industries have suffered two consecutive quarters of hiring intentions decline. The overall outlook for the sector is well below the six-year high achieved at the end of 2018, a new report from ManpowerGroup ...

Industry Super Holdings slammed for weapons investment

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2019
Industry Super Holdings is under pressure to divest its stake in a company that supplies weapons technology to Saudi Arabia from the global community. A study conducted by consumer watchdog and activist group SumOfUs reveals ISH, which is owned by industry ...

Australia appeals holistically to foreign investors: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2019
Foreign investors tend to look at Australia holistically before investing in the local share market, Financial Standard 's latest spot poll shows. About 45% of participants said numerous factors contribute to making Australia an attractive place ...

HESTA appoints new director

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2019
The $46 billion industry fund for health and community service workers has appointed a new director. Sophie Ismail was appointed to the HESTA board this month, representing the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU). Ismail will replace Michael Borowick ...

Macquarie axes SMSF residential property loans

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2019
Macquarie Bank revealed in a note to brokers it has made significant changes to its product offerings. The bank confirmed it is no longer offering SMSF residential home loans, with the change effective from April 30. Macquarie will continue to service ...