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Government repeats fintech focus

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017

... praised robo-advice and called on other governments to begin considering investing in 'regtech'. Speaking in Wiesbaden, Germany, Morrison told delegates more must be done to evolve and adapt to changing consumer preferences across financial services ...

Happier euro consumers

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2017

... confidence augurs well for domestic demand and by extension, overall economic growth. However, the upcoming elections in Germany, France and the Netherlands present a risk particularly if the nationalists win as this would renew doubts over the single-currency ...

Slack Eurozone labour

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2017

... albeit, still expanding services sector (down to 53.7 from 53.8). Across the region, the lowest jobless rate was recorded in Germany (4.1%) and Malta (4.8%) while Greece (23.1%) and Spain (19.2%) had the highest.

Investors must look further than US: J.P. Morgan

EMMA RAPAPORT | WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2017

... monetary policy. However, Craig encourages investors to keep their eye on the political situation as the populations of Germany, France, the Netherlands and Italy go to the polls. "The political risk is going to be ramped this year, especially in the ...

The year that was and the year that will be

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 19 DEC 2016

... helped) by changes in government policy dynamics - depending on the results of the European elections slated for next year. Germany's presidential elections will be held on 12 February; the Netherlands will conduct general elections on 15 March; and ...

Australia lags in infrastructure returns

KERRIE SYDEE | MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016

... sustainable built assets - India will overtake the US, Indonesia will leapfrog Mexico and Japan, and Brazil will edge ahead of Germany," Robbins said. "Mature economies will have to do more with less as aging built assets cause depreciation to run faster ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016

... earlier. Exports fell by 1.8% in the year to October. Shipments to Asia declined by 0.9% over the period while exports to Germany and the UK dropped by 15.3% and 13.5%, respectively. Imports increased by 0.5% in the twelve months to October. Hong Kong ...

Trump's helping hand

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 21 NOV 2016

... politicians, especially in Europe where elections are due this year - Austria and Italy - and next - France, the Netherlands, Germany - for Trump's turning/boosting their chances at victory. But it's not only them that's grateful to Trump, the major ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2016

... three months have, in turn, lifted the CBI business optimism for the fourth quarter to -8 from -47 in the previous period. Germany business sentiment The Ifo business climate index for Germany rose to 110.5 in October from 109.5 in the previous month. ...

Former IFM exec joins Cbus

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2016

... with 19 years of manager research experience and has most recently held roles with Willis Towers Watson in Australia and Germany. Elsewhere, Alex Miller has joined the private markets team as an infrastructure transaction specialist. With more than 18 ...

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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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