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Ethical investments top mandate appointments

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 22 JAN 2019
... 2018 demonstrates the rise of ethical investing. Rainmaker analysis shows ethical or responsible investments were the fastest growing asset class in the 12-month period. Allocations grew 58%, though this is partly to European fund managers including ...

Industry fund chief executive moves to life insurer

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 21 JAN 2019
... Brunsdon said. "I am confident Richard will continue to build on that momentum and deliver our vision of giving people the fastest, easiest and most caring life insurance experience." At Statewide Super, the board has started the due diligence and processes ...

Fed steady with a slight chance of a rate cut

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 10 JAN 2019
... problems here. US GDP expanded by 3.0% in the year to the third quarter of 2018, up from 2.9% in the previous quarter and the fastest growth rate since the September quarter of 2009 (3.2%). The US labour market remains solid, punctuated by the surprisingly ...

Chief economist update: The Middle Kingdom's middling growth

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 6 NOV 2018
... 1.75%. The RBA is stuck between positive growth fundamentals - GDP expanded by 3.4% in the year to the second quarter (the fastest in six years) and the unemployment rate dropped to 5.3% in September (also the lowest in six years) - and negative inflation ...

Chief economist update: BOE waiting on Brexit

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2018
... three-month period; excluding bonuses, earnings growth quickened to 3.1% (year-on-year) in the three months to August -- the fastest rate since January 2009 - from 2.9% in the previous period. But governor Carney could be forgiven for "waiting" this ...

Firetrail calls off $305m IPO

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 OCT 2018
... hit profitability. It became profitable on September 17, less than five months after its launch, making it possibly the fastest profit-turning boutique under Pinnacle's banner. It had $2 billion in total across its two strategies in September. Presently ...

You got me at like: Advisers tap social to retain clients

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 11 OCT 2018
... multiple demographics, not just the millenials, which is a common misconception. "In fact the Baby Boomers segment is the fastest growing market segment on Facebook," she said. Besides Facebook, James said that any financial adviser who doesn't have ...

IFM bids to build Melbourne Airport rail link

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
... consortium has outlined a blueprint to develop the rail link with the Victorian and Federal Governments, promising "the fastest travel times" in a premium around-the-clock service and enhanced access for regional Victorians. The consortium proposes to ...

Chief economist update: Japan's core strengthens

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 13 SEP 2018
... than market expectations for a gain of 5.6% and takes the annual growth rate in core machinery orders up to 13.9% -- the fastest rate in 38 months. Manufacturing orders jumped by 11.8% in the month of July following a 15.9% drop in the previous month ...

Chief economist update: Confidence down, conditions up

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 SEP 2018
... the June quarter, slower than the first quarter's 1.1% but enough to propel annual GDP growth rate up to 3.4% - the fastest in six years. About half of the June quarter's growth was due to consumer spending. Household consumption grew by 0.7% ...