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AFMA names new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 AUG 2021
The Australian Financial Markets Association appointed a new chief executive who is a former APRA executive. Brett Harper takes the post on October 11. He was most recently spent three years as a director at Promontory Australia, providing consulting ...

Economic recap: Week to August 20

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 23 AUG 2021
... (one of the very first country on Planet Earth to fully vaccinate its citizens) - remained the fear du jour for financial markets everywhere. In a sentence: Increased infections lead to lockdowns lead to reduced social and business activity lead to weaker ...

MSCI acquires Real Capital Analytics

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 3 AUG 2021
... always been to bridge the information gap between commercial real estate and other asset classes across the financial markets." "The combination of the two firms creates a powerful team that will lead innovation and analytics in the real estate asset ...

New AIA advice unit names chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUL 2021
... the Auckland High Court after the insurer admitted it misled and made false representations to customers. The Financial Markets Authority instigated the proceedings after it alleged that AIA enhanced policy benefits, charged premiums after a policy was ...

AMP Life CIO moves to HESTA

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUL 2021
... members by improving the team's capacity and capabilities while achieving cost efficiencies across a number of financial markets," Sawtell-Rickson said. "Jeff brings a wealth of experience investing across a broad range of asset classes and leading direct ...

Chief economist update: UK not there yet

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUN 2021
Financial markets widely expected the Bank of England's (BOE) decision to keep current monetary policy settings unchanged at its June monetary policy committee meeting. "The MPC voted unanimously to maintain Bank Rate at 0.1%... and to maintain ...

Chief economist update: It's raining jobs

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 18 JUN 2021
... accommodation no more! We all wish and hope and pray that everything returns to pre-pandemic normal. So, why are financial markets throwing a tantrum at mounting indications that we are on our way there?

Chief economist update: US inflation may not be as transitory as the Fed believes

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 11 JUN 2021
We really do see what we want to see and hear what we want to hear... and rationalise accordingly. How else does one explain the US equity market's opposing reaction to the two most important indicators the Fed watches in determining its next policy ...

Government to strengthen FMI

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUN 2021
... and manage risks. FMIs are the entities that enable and facilitate trading in capital markets. "FMIs including financial markets, clearing and settlement facilities, benchmark administrators and derivative trade repositories play a critical role in the ...

LIBOR phased out by year end

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUN 2021
... dates and most importantly, stop offering new LIBOR products after the end of 2021." RBA assistant governor (financial markets) Christopher Kent said: "Firms should not waste any time in moving away from LIBOR. The end date for LIBOR is clear and pending. ...

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Praemium's new leadership toughens earnings yardstick

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
Praemium's new leadership will be keeping a close eye on costs, with new chief executive Denis Orrock noting he will make sure the technology upgrade underway translates into stronger earnings and better returns for shareholders.

Australian Ethical FUM drops by $70m

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
Australian Ethical saw a net outflow of $100 million in its investment business in the first quarter of the financial year.

Perennial expands wholesale offer for pre-IPOs

MATTHEW WAI
Perennial Partners is launching a new strategy for wholesale investors to capitalise on global pre-IPO opportunities, requiring a minimum investment of $100,000.

Macquarie wealth investment chief to depart

MATTHEW WAI
Macquarie chief investment officer for wealth will take on a new role at a New Zealand-based investment management firm after serving in the position for close to three years.

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