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Chief economist update: Ardern's ardour

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2020
Big congratulations to our next door neighbours, you've done well. August 10 marked 100 days that the country has gone without any recorded case of coronavirus infection - 'twas way back on May 1 when New Zealand reported the last infection. ...

Macquarie to transfer legacy pension product

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2020
Macquarie will transition pension members in its legacy SuperOptions product to a wrap style pension product, in a bid to lower administration fees and expand the investment offering. Macquarie closed the SuperOptions product to new members in June ...

BGH Capital closes in on theme park deal

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2020
Private equity firm BGH Capital has entered into an implementation agreement with Village Roadshow to acquire control by two terms of arrangement at up to $2.45 per share. Under Structure A, shareholders will be entitled to $2.20 a share, plus an additional ...

Chief economist update: Escape from Victoria

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2020
... "We're all Victorians now because we're all Australians". The country's other five states and two territories could close their borders on Victorians but Victoria - which accounts for around 25% of national output -- would still drag the ...

ASX reviewing CHESS replacement feedback

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2020
... "sound starting point", he said. "While recognising there is still much for everyone to do, we are excited by the fact we are close to 100% complete on customer functionality and set to move into industry-wide testing in the coming months," Stevens said. ...

Pershing convicted for client breaches

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2020
Pershing Securities Australia has become the first company in Australia to be criminally prosecuted over breaching client money obligations. The BNY Mellon subsidiary pleaded guilty in Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court and was ordered to pay a $40,000 ...

UK competition watchdog blocks merger

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2020
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked the merger of retail investment platforms FNZ and GBST due to fears of it leading to higher costs for investors. FNZ purchased GBST in November 2019 for £150 million. The merged businesses would ...

Bain Capital begins restructure reckoning

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2020
Virgin will cut 3000 jobs, discontinue budget airline Tigerair, suspend long-haul international flights and simplify its fleet, as Bain Capital begins to restructure its new aviation group. The restructure reckoning focuses on six key areas; overhauling ...

FPA award nominations open, new award announced

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2020
... during a live broadcast awards ceremony later this year," De Gori said. Submissions for the seven awards are now open and close on Monday, August 31. The categories include FPA Certified Financial Planner Professional of the Year Award, FPA Professional ...

GAM records $19bn in outflows

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2020
The global fund manager saw its profits fall 196% following net outflows of close to $19 billion in the first half of this year, resulting in heavy hits to fee and commission income. GAM has reported a pre-tax loss of $3.05 million compared to a profit ...