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Chief economist update: The risks just got real

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 5 MAR 2018
... all along, higher inflation. Speculations that the Fed would go four times instead of three is the least markets should worry about - the Fed could raise interest rates by more as higher tariffs are passed onto the domestic economy. Retaliation from ...

Blockchain saving mutual funds US$2.6bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2018
... technology to support new infrastructure and to be able to connect to automated services were a concern for many firms and a worry for more than half (58%) of Australian respondents. Since kicking off the first phase of its blockchain-enabled systems ...

Advice firm enters insurance market

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2018
... interest." The opportunity to offer new and existing clients with personal insurance that is aligned to their needs, without the worry of commission is an important, progressive step for Hewison, and the financial service industry as a whole, the firm ...

Paradice appoints portfolio manager from Northcape

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2018
... Looking forward, the update added: "Our medium term view is more cautious. With the exception of infrastructure spend, we worry about the sources of economic growth going forward. " "The consumer has held up remarkably well given benign wage inflation ...

Money managers eye household debt

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2018
... media hasn't been oblivious though and Townsend's clients who have otherwise viewed the markets as benign are beginning to worry. The potential for a housing market crash is also front of mind for many Australians, with pockets showing signs of a bubble. ...

Successful advisers integrate estate planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017
... conversations, a legal expert says. According to Australian Unity national manager of estate planning Anna Hacker, some advisers worry about introducing this topic because they don't want to overload the client or come across as "selling something else." ...

CommInsure strengthens income protection offering

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2017
... range of disabilities to rebuild their lives. We believe our customers should focus on their recovery without having to worry about how it will affect their claim." In its annual results the Commonwealth Bank flagged the sale of CommInsure, confirming ...

On the road to normal

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2017
Unless North Korean tensions escalate beyond the "missile testing" tit-for-tat, it'll be the Fed that will occupy financial market consciousness this week. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will start their two-day deliberations on monetary policy ...

Financial stress devastating Australian lives: Research

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
... all have worries about our money from time to time, but what can make a difference is to put steps in place, so that we worry less," Ashenden said. Ashenden added that encouraging open conversations about money with loved ones is the first step taking ...

AIA pilots door-to-door claims program

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2017
... understand the financial and emotional stress that illness can put you and your family through, and the last thing you want to worry about is more paperwork." "So we thought about how we could help ease that burden for our clients. Claims on Wheels aims ...