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Taxing times

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 13 NOV 2017

... have been delayed but, it won't be denied. Self-interest and self-preservation dictate that neither political party - Democrats and Republicans - would want to be known as the party that killed the tax cuts. But even without a reduction in taxes, the ...

Obamacare one, Trump nil

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017

... this: We had no Democrat support. So now we're going to go for tax reform, which I've always liked." I'm sure even the Democrats would like that. And the financial markets.

The president is a Trump

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016

... both chambers of the US Congress to booth. There'll be a lot of soul-searching and recriminations, especially for the Democrats. But that's their business, theirs to deal with. There are numerous autopsies done freely available on the web but I found ...

US Senate votes down adviser fiduciary rule

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2016

... majority it needs to withstand a presidential veto. As the GOP controls 54 of the Senate's 100 votes it means about a dozen Democrats crossed floor in favour of the Bill. The Senate's vote follows the lower house of Congress passing a similar Bill last ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP | THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2014

... to join a rally by the greenback against major rival currencies after Republicans took control of the US Senate from Democrats overnight, which many investors hope might result in more business-friendly policies in Washington. The euro slid to $US1.2477 ...

'Tis the season to be bubbly

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2013

Republicans vote that advisers have no best interest duty

ALEX DUNNIN | FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2013

... the authorisation of the Frank-Dodd Act, not the DOL under ERISA. According to reports from The Star news services, 30 Democrats crossed the floor to support the bill.

Calendar says buy

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2013

... shutdown begins and 113 days, yes, when the debt limit hits its limit. But who gives a hoot? Early in the New Year, the Democrats, the Republicans and the Tea Party would merely reprise the roles they played over the past two weeks. Bulls will reprise ...

Last minute deal

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2013

... brinkmanship on the debt-ceiling, American politicians would be the laughing stock of Planet Earth (if they aren't yet). US Democrats and Republicans have agreed to extend current federal spending levels until the 15th of January and raise the debt ceiling ...

Washington watching Wall Street watch Washington

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 14 OCT 2013

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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