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A good set of numbers (almost)

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2017
... explain the latest jump in the NAB survey that showed business conditions increased by 6 points to a reading of +16 in January - the highest since October 2007 -- while confidence rose by 4 points to +10 - the highest since February 2014. Australian ...

Platinum's AUM and profit take a hit

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017
Platinum Asset Management reported a significant drop in assets under management and profitability in the six months to December 2016. Total AUM of $23.2 billion was hit with a $1.7 billion net outflow, down 13% on the previous corresponding period ...

In search of that elusive Australian animal spirit

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017
Yesterday's decision by the Fair Work Commission to slash Sunday and public holiday penalty rates for hospitality, restaurant, fast food, retail and pharmacy workers threw another spanner in the works for RBA Governor Philip Lowe's positive outlook ...

Professional standards spark SAFAA training

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
The Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association is partnering with a global compliance training service provider for a new e-learning initiative. The partnership with GRC Solutions coincides with the passing of legislation for new requirements to ...

The power of optimism

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
"Some pick-up in wages growth is also expected, although wage increases are likely to remain below average for some time yet. Our liaison with businesses does not suggest that a pick-up in wage growth is imminent, but nor does it suggest that a further ...

A tale of three PMIs

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2017
Two accelerations and one of moderation - this is the story painted by the latest updates on US, Eurozone and Japanese purchasing managers' index (PMI). While it still remains above the 50-expansion/contraction mark (for the 12th straight month), Markit's ...

Boring but the trend is our friend

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
The world of financial markets and tea-leaves reading would be a boring place if not for "seasonality adjusted" estimates of economic statistics, especially ones that go up one month and down the next and/or beat expectations one month and disappoint ...

A rate rise on the ides of March?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2017
... fastest rate since March 2012 and the six straight month of quickening inflation rate. Core inflation lifted to 2.3% in January - the highest level since August last year - from 2.2% in the previous month and beating expectations for a 2.1% increase. ...

FPA expels and fines dishonest member

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2017
The Financial Planning Association Conduct Review Commission Disciplinary Panel has expelled financial adviser Darren Tindall and issued a fine of $16,000. In a determination handed down on 10 February, the CRC decided to expel Tindall of PWM Advice ...

British inflation quickens but still off-target

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2017
UK headline consumer price inflation quickened to 1.8% in the year to January from 1.6% in the previous month. While lower than the expected 1.9% increase, this is the fastest gain in consumer prices since June 2014. According to the Office for National ...