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Chief economist update: Europa rides the bull once again

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 9 APR 2021
Just like the myth of Europa, Eurozone equities are riding on the back of a bull. Eurozone equities soared to their highest levels in 13 years. The VStoxx index - the Eurozone's fear gauge dropped to 13-month lows. Lucky 13. The Euro Stoxx-50 index ...

Fidante opens Singapore office, hires from AMP Capital

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021
Challenger's $72 billion multi-boutique business Fidante Partners has hired from AMP Capital's Asian business to set up a Singapore office. Beng Neoh worked at AMP Capital for about 22 years, ending as managing director, North Asia in 2019. ...

Mercer calls for delay to super reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021
Appearing before the Senate Economics Legislation Committee this morning, Mercer implored the government to consider a delay to the implementation of the super fund stapling mechanism slated to come into effect from July 1. In opening, Mercer senior ...

Implemented Portfolios adds to team

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021
The managed discretionary account operator has made a key appointment to its portfolio management team and two hires for a newly created role in its distribution team. Anton Hermanto has been appointed as custody and administration manager and joins ...

CBA to pay $7m for overcharged interest

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021
The Federal Court has imposed a $7 million penalty on Commonwealth Bank for charging higher interest rates on business overdraft accounts than what it advised its customers over a four-year period. Following an investigation by ASIC, CBA admitted to ...

Chief economist update: Fourth wave threatens Olympics, growth outlook

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2021
The way it's (not) going for Japan, recent upgrades to its 2021 economic growth made by the OECD and the International Monetary Fund might need to be toned down or even reversed to a downgrade at their next outing. The OECD's March 2021 "Interim ...

HESTA hires investment manager

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 APR 2021
Industry super fund HESTA has made a key appointment in its equities and liquid alternatives team. The $58 billion fund has appointed Chris Lye to the position of investment manager - Australian equities and liquid alternatives. Lye has a strong pedigree ...

Praemium expands distribution footprint

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 APR 2021
Praemium has appointed two to its distribution team as it continues to build momentum on the back of acquiring Powerwrap. Shane Muscat was appointed head of strategic sales in March, while Dale Wright joins as senior business development manager. Muscat ...

Tax concessions failing women: Research

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 APR 2021
The tax concession system is a contributing factor to gender inequality with most of the benefits flowing onto men, new research from the Australia Institute shows. Economic modelling commissioned by the Australia Institute from the Centre for Social ...

AMP names new chief executive

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 APR 2021
After a week of speculation, AMP has confirmed its chief executive Francesco De Ferrari will step down following the group's portfolio review and has named his successor. Alexis George has been at ANZ for over seven years as deputy chief executive ...