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Chief economist update: Policy of patience

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2019
The US Federal Reserve just concluded its April 30 - May 1 FOMC meeting and decided it best to do nothing but reaffirm its policy of patience, as you, I and Irene expected. "Consistent with its statutory mandate, the Committee seeks to foster maximum ...

Aussie instos among most responsible investors

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2019
... collectively, noting not all had downloadable reports with details of their responsible investing practices. "We expect nothing less than 100% on this criteria going forward," the think tank said.

Technical Services Forum: Keep advisers informed of change

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2019
... out as a result of the fees for no service issues were that charging for what you do not do is wrong, and licensees did nothing to prevent having more customers on their books than they could manage. "That point was quite interesting because they were ...

Chief economist update: Two indicators giving the Fed a headache

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2019
It appears nothing is normal with the Fed's march toward normalising monetary policy. Not only has it stopped in its tracks, the White House wants it to go in reverse. Cue US President Trump's latest "advice" to the Fed: "In terms of quantitative ...

Zurich Investments shuts down fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2019
... same time, it may tighten its product line by shutting existing funds. "There are other strategies we are looking at but nothing is certain." Amid the change, Drennan expects FUM growth for Zurich Investments to remain relatively stable for the next ...

Chief economist update: A capitalist in communist clothes

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2019
As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) did nothing to monetary policy after the conclusion of its second board meeting this year. It kept the official cash rate at a record low, predicated on the same rationale it put forth at its February ...

Chief economist update: How would you vote if seated on the RBA board?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2019
... for the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) scheduled monthly board meeting. Financial markets expect the RBA to do nothing this month but expectations further out have changed from steady to a cut in the official cash rate, with the Australian central ...

Royal Commission will worsen credit crunch: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 FEB 2019
... Financial Standard 's Chief Economists Forum in Sydney last week that tightened lending policies post-Royal Commission is nothing to be too concerned about. While there has been significant adjustment in lending to property investors, owner-occupiers ...

NAB calls trading halt

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 7 FEB 2019
... Thorburn and Henry have learned lessons of the past, referring to among other things, the fees-for-no-service issue that was nothing more than "carelessness combined with system deficiencies" under their watch. Henry, he said, seemed unwilling to accept ...

Brexit is history: Chief Economists Forum

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 7 FEB 2019
... fact" that Britain and the EU still pursue a trade agreement in the future. As for his own strategy? Tinker said there was nothing he could do until March 29, the day currently slated for Britain's official exit. However he said he is interested ...