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No December lift off? Small chance

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2015
Lift off here we come! Although there weren't anything we already did not know, last night's release of the Fed's 27-28 October FOMC meeting minutes reminded you, I and Irene that December is still live. Although the statements were rather qualified ...

Japan does a double double-dip

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 17 NOV 2015
It appears that for the Bank of Japan (BOJ) it's not a case of "be careful what you wish for..." and positive thinking for it's not working positively on its economy. Despite repeating the mantra that the economy continue to recover moderately and that ...

Paris adds to the "why nots" for a December lift-off

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2015
Media coverage and expert analyses of the brutal terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday the 13th continues to this day. We extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to all Parisians - their families, friends and loved ones - and other citizens of the ...

Northern Trust appoints head of hedge funds

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2015
Northern Trust has announced a new head of hedge fund services for Asia-Pacific, aligning with an evolving service demand in the hedge fund industry. The internal move sees Ali Sheikh appointed to the Asia-Pacific role. He was most recently a senior ...

Target date funds just 3% US retirement assets

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2015
Much is made of the popularity of lifecycle investing in the US yet it comprises just 3% of their retirement system. According to figures released by the Investment Company Institute (ICI), lifecycle investment funds, referred to under the broader category ...

Government releases final risk reforms package

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2015
The Government has released the final life insurance reforms package. Based on ongoing industry consultation and collaboration with the Association of Financial Advisers, Financial Planning Association and Financial Services Council, the final reforms ...

FEATURE: The circle of life

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2015
As the transition to MySuper continues, lifecycle funds are becoming a popular default investment option. Darren Snyder explores this evolving market. Earlier this year a joint paper by AustralianSuper and the Australian Institute of Superannuation ...

Life insurers must address group risk schemes: APRA

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2015
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) believes an unexpected increase in the cost of insurance for superannuation fund members has come from life insurers not addressing underlying structural issues in group risk schemes. In APRA's 2015 ...

Australia back on the radar for international capital

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2015
The price adjustments and economic rebalancing seen in Australia over the last 12 months could see investment markets defy growing pessimism and international money return, according to two eminent market commentators. Goldman Sachs Asset Management ...

A December lift if...

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2015
"At this point, I see the U.S. economy as performing well." "Domestic spending has been growing at a solid pace." "If we were to move, say in December, it would be based on an expectation, which I believe is justified, that -- with an improving labor ...