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Chief economist update: As low as Lowe will go

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2019
... headline or trimmed mean - from the SoMP) from target (2.5%), GDP growth (2.75% in Q4 2020) from potential (3.0%) and the neutral cash rate (1.25%)......equals a nominal official cash rate of 0.525%. But if only the RBA's forecasts come true, they ...

Chief economist update: Let's talk about debt

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2019
... forward to November, the OECD's report advises, "Fiscal policy, which on current plans is expected to exert a broadly neutral influence, may need to play a more active role in strengthening economic growth". They're not alone - ABC published ...

Westpac chief believes in financial advice

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2019
... are views on both sides, but if you asking me as chief executive of Commonwealth Bank then of course I'd prefer it to be neutral regulatory environment across all competitors." The bosses of NAB and ANZ will also face the committee. The chair of the ...

Legal fight could change super game

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2019
... allocation and strategy reviews, as well as in the selection and review of our investment managers." Rest does not offer carbon neutral or sustainable investment options to members in the way that some funds do. However, the fund is a member of the United ...

Sunsuper, QSuper confirm merger talks

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2019
The two industry funds are in talks over a possible merger, one which would see the creation of Australia's largest superannuation fund. Queensland-based industry superannuation funds Sunsuper and QSuper have confirmed they are locked in discussions ...

Portfolio manager departs LIC

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2019
... said. There will be no change to either fund's investment objectives. Morningstar has retained its analyst rating of neutral for the Templeton Global Trust Fund, referencing Sartori and Chua's experience and knowledge. "In addition, Templeton's investment ...

One in three chance of global recession: Aviva

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 14 OCT 2019
... retaining a preference for duration, particularly in the US, Australia, and Canada, and the US dollar. "We maintain a neutral view on equities, preferring exposure to credit and emerging market bonds," Aviva said. "This is because global growth, having ...

Macquarie, Tasplan and QIC shuffle airports

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2019
... for an undisclosed amount. The airport was the world's first dedicated business aviation airport to be granted carbon neutral status by Airports Council International, and hosts one of the aviation industry's most prestigious annual events, the Farnborough ...

AMP, HESTA, Hostplus lose out in ratings

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2019
... Responsible Investing Leadership Group and in September was named by the Department of Environment and Energy as Carbon Neutral for emissions produced from its business operations. The Ethical Advisers' Co-op said HESTA voted against creating targets ...

Paradice portfolio manager departs, US office closed

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2019
... speed of decision-making," Morningstar associate director, analyst Michael Malseed said in a note. It has retained its neutral rating for the fund. "While the departure of an experienced co-portfolio manager is disappointing, we continue to hold Beck ...