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Two new ETFs on the block

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2018
... VanEck Vectors China New Economy ETF (ASX: CNEW) will track a smart beta strategy index that will pick stocks on 24 indicators spread across four measures growth, profitability and cash flow. It is slated to list next month, and will charge a fee of ...

Chief economist update: China's slowing fast

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 22 OCT 2018
... growth rate of 6.7% - it's right smack of the Chinese government's 6.5% target for this year. However, forward indicators suggest that unless authorities introduce more accommodative measures - the People's Bank of Chin (PBOC) has already ...

Super funds excel in reporting obligation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 OCT 2018
... receiving a rating of three or higher. Additionally, 77% of funds met benchmarks for at least eight of the 13 reporting indicators, the ATO said. This included lodging member contributions statements on time and reporting tax file numbers. Given the ...

Three down one to go, then another three in 2019

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2018
... a 12-month basis, both overall inflation and inflation for items other than food and energy remain near 2 percent. Indicators of longer-term inflation expectations are little changed, on balance." In addition to this, investors were encouraged by the ...

Diversity a material economic indicator: AXA IM

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 SEP 2018
... firmly of the view that environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors such as diversity are material economic indicators and is using diversity data to improve its own earnings forecasts," McDonald added. AXA IM Rosenberg Equities Europe chief investment ...

Chief economist update: Steady as she goes

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018
... quipped that this was moderation from the "unusually strong growth" of the last three quarters of 2017. Even so, "all indicators have now stabilised at levels that are above historical averages." The slight downgrade to GDP growth - relative to the June ...

State Street appoints APAC global markets lead

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 13 SEP 2018
... such as Harvard and MIT has allowed us to engage with our customers in unique and productive ways. Our proprietary indicators and research can help clients in Asia-Pacific navigate global markets to improve investment returns and minimize risk."

Australian retirement outcomes among the best

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 7 SEP 2018
... security, with a final score indicative of the attractiveness of a nation's retirement environment. The score draws on 18 indicators, including life expectancy income per capita, old age dependency, inflation and real interest rates. Chief executive ...

The BOE's got no problem

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 23 AUG 2018
... thereafter, feeding through into higher growth in domestic costs than has been seen over recent years." The inflow of UK indicators post the BOE's meeting showed that Governor Carney was correct not to wait. UK labour market stats since then indicate ...

TAL partners with mental health NFP

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2018
... organisation SuperFriend, about half of financial services employees face ongoing stress at work. SuperFriend's annual Indicators of a Thriving Workplace survey found 47% of financial services employees are experiencing ongoing stress in the workplace ...