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Hold, Fold or Run

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2010
... Not to mention the faithfuls' "offerings" during Sunday Mass. Pope Benedict XVI told a conference at the Vatican that, "Politics needs to have primacy over finance, and morality needs to guide every activity." And that government authorities "do not ...

Knee-jerk reaction to late action

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2010
... specific plans on how it is going to reduce its deficit before it receives any EU/IMF aid. And yes, she's playing domestic politics of course. Germany's voting public is strongly opposed to a Greek bail out. Merkel doesn't want a voters' backlash... ...

Advisers to boost political clout

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 8 MAR 2010
... issues in order to create vocal and effective lobbying campaigns." Phil Aris, from Total Financial Solutions, said: "Politics is a numbers game and as licensees, we know we need to get our collective voice heard in Canberra."

Positive contagion

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2010
... construction materials for housing. There now seems to be a positive contagion on the way. Now for the "well, maybe". Politics and politicking are now threatening to undermine the successes achieved to date. The UK will hold its general election in May ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2010
... commodities prices lower, hurting materials stocks. The S&P report was yet another worry for investors who have been focused on politics, not the economy. The Labor Department said weekly jobless claims fell by less than expected last week and the Commerce ...

Wall Street v Main Street

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JAN 2010
... by 3.9 per cent, up from its previous forecast of 3.1 per cent. So what has changed? What's changed is the tenor of US politics. American taxpayers had every right to be angry at their banks and financial institutions for creating the mess they find ...

Perceived conflicts lethal to planners

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2009
... problem that befell politicians who receive donations from certain business sectors or individuals. "I've been involved in politics for 22 years. I've never seen, on either side, a policy decision changed by a political donation," he said. "That, however ...

Costello joins Future Fund board

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2009
... Future Fund's Board of Guardians. Costello is expected to take up his post on 18 December, after officially quitting politics last month. He served as Treasurer from 1996 to 2007 and will provide the board with expertise in governance, international ...

Of population growth and surpluses

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 21 SEP 2009
... decisions. But it also needs to be wary of X factors. Claiming that the budget would be in surplus by 2015-16 may be good politics and could further Labour's time in office. But to take this a gospel truth is another matter. The Treasurer may be right ...

Statewide appoints new chief

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2009
... Association Ltd, and a member of the AIST Special Projects Committee. O'Flaherty's expertise also encompasses economics and politics, having held executive positions within several State Government departments, including Treasury and Finance and Premier ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

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Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

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Global X launches space tech ETF

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