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Reflation narrative lacks substance: MFS

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
... the "disinflationary pressure" of an increasingly digitised consumer economy. "We're challenging the narrative the marketplace has grabbed hold of: this idea that we're heading for reflation, whether through the lens of global growth or inflationary ...

New role builds Suncorp Marketplace momentum

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2017
Suncorp's executive general manager of insurance operations will head Suncorp Marketplace - the cornerstone of the business' strategy for improving the distribution of Suncorp's brand and third-party products. Promoted to the role of chief program excellence ...

Australia a nation changing fast: Census

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2017
... Bureau of Statistics and for the wealth management industry they paint a picture of a rapidly changing nation and marketplace. For starters, population growth is increasing. In the 40 years between 1966 and 2006 Australia's population grew 1.4% pa but ...

Finance braces for Amazon effect

EMMA RAPAPORT AND DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2017
The arrival of Amazon Marketplace in Australia will disrupt several businesses and the financial services industry won't be immune to the online store's influence. Already sending shockwaves through local major retailers, Australian fintech Avoka believes ...

Equip confirms merger, names CEO and directors

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2017
... opportunities offered by the fund. "We have established a clear and unique position in the corporate superannuation marketplace, which bridges the gap between profit-for-member industry funds and retail master trusts," Fairley said. "This is a strong ...

Major US pension fund divests Australian coal

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2017
... from all non-US thermal coal, while reflecting the portfolio risks, is also a statement from the board to the global marketplace that we will not tolerate the deleterious effects of climate change, regardless of the recent actions taken by the federal ...

Global merger creates new listed manager

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2017
... Janus Henderson, creates a truly global active asset manager that is well positioned to succeed in the investment marketplace, with expanded product suites, greater financial strength and better talent, benefiting our clients, shareholders and employ ...

Zurich revamps life insurance products

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAY 2017
... many months of working with advisers, determining how Zurich could best equip them to succeed in a rapidly changing marketplace, Brooks said. The offerings come in support of advisers' demand for affordability and value for money by providing them with ...

Asset management looks different in 2020: Research

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2017
... by the same winner-take-all dynamics influencing other maturing financial services sectors." "Amid this challenged marketplace, the gap is widening between leading and lagging asset and wealth management firms. Unlike deals of the past, consolidation ...

Former Future Fund MD joins HESTA

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2017
... supplement the skills and experience we already have at board level." "In a constantly evolving and complex investment marketplace it's vital to have the right governance arrangements in place to commit dedicated time and expertise to examining leading-edge ...