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Chief economist update: Worse news is better news

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2020
"I love you more today than yesterday But not as much as tomorrow..." - Spiral Starecase The S&P 500 index closed 0.4% lower to 3374.85 points overnight, failing to push above the previous trading day's record high finish of 3389.78 points... but ...

Impact investors team up for $48m investment

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2020
A freshly-minted Melbourne real assets boutique is leading a consortium of investors including the influential Ramsay Foundation to pour $48 million into 60 disability accommodation apartments. Conscious Investments Management is partnering with The ...

Chief economist update: The wages of COVID-19

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2020
"After a steady period of wage growth over the previous 12 months, wages recorded the lowest annual growth in the 22-year history of the WPI, ABS head of price statistics Andrew Tomadini said. "The June 2020 quarter was the first full period in which ...

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. ...

Sydney Aussie equities manager trims fees

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2020
... $1 billion plus LIC BKI Investment Company. The new fund holds 20-40 mid and small caps and is managed by Will Culbert and Tom Millner. The fee cut comes as it receives its first rating, from Lonsec as investment grade. "During the recent review process ...

Chief economist update: Cheaper prices not a bargain

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
Down, down, prices are down... big time! The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported that the country's headline inflation dropped by 1.9% in the June quarter - the largest quarter on quarter decline in the 72-year history that the statistician ...

Corporate super plan appoints chair

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2020
... billion in total assets at June 2019, according to its annual report. Szondy's appointment comes as current chair Anthony (Tom) Adams retires after 16 years of service to the plan. "Tom applied his vast knowledge and experience as a director, committee ...

Giselle Roux joins Melbourne boutique

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2020
The former chief investment officer of Escala Partners and JBWere has joined a Melbourne boutique in an investment advisory role. Roux left Escala in August 2019 after six years with the firm, following US-based Focus Financial Partners taking a stake ...

Chief economist update: US-China tensions escalate

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2020
Houston, we have a problem. The headlines say it all: "US-China tensions escalate after closure of Houston consulate" - The Guardian "China pledges to retaliate after U.S. orders closure of its consulate in Houston" - Washington Post "U.S. Orders China ...

Specialist platforms prosper in June quarter

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2020
HUB24 has reported record annual inflows of $4.95 billion for the 2020 financial year, which it says has been driven by clients ditching "incumbent platforms" for the specialist provider. Its funds under administration lifted 24% for the FY20 to hit ...