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US analysts fail to add value

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 23 NOV 2020
... market. The researchers found that analyst recommendations are more valuable in countries with less developed financial markets, including markets with short-selling restrictions and in less individualistic countries. Outside of the US market, it was ...

Chief economist update: Vaccine optimism sparks AUD resurgence

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2020
... recovery in China's economy that, in turn, also lifted commodity prices. Good times! The AUD likes good times. Financial markets view the AUD as a risk currency; it's sold in times of heightened uncertainty and correlates positively with good ...

Raiz appoints new chair

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2020
... pursue other interests. "[He] has made a significant contribution to the business through his experience of financial markets, management, product development, compliance and risk management," Lucas said. "On behalf of the board and management I would ...

Chief economist update: Oil could slip on fresh lockdowns

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2020
News that a COVID-19 vaccine is nigh has injected optimism in the world economies, financial markets and commodity markets, including oil. Oil prices jumped to two-month highs - WTI oil to US$41.36 per barrel; Brent oil to US$43.61 - following reports ...

NZ looks to recognise qualified Aussie advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2020
... meeting the country's qualifications as early as 15 March 2021. New Zealand's financial services watchdog the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is proposing to recognise Australian advisers who demonstrate competence, knowledge and skills according to ...

Further board changes at Clime

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2020
... director at ABN AMRO Australia as well as positions with UBS and Citibank. "Mr Beaumont has extensive experience in financial markets, public-private partnerships and consumer fintech lending," the board said. Spork is currently a director of Clime Capital ...

Chief economist update: Lowe taking interest rates lower

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2020
... Likewise, a total of 29,500 workers - 20,100 full-time and 9,400 part-time - lost their jobs over the month. Financial markets expected employment to decline by 35,000 in September and the unemployment rate to climb to 7.1% -- heading to the 7.25% forecasts ...

Transition away from LIBOR continues

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020
... an end. We strongly encourage institutions in Australia to adhere to the Protocol." RBA assistant governor (financial markets) Christopher Kent added: "Timely adherence to the new ISDA Protocol is important for all users of LIBOR in derivatives contracts. ...

Rest appoints three investment specialists

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020
... Rest's board investment committee effective 9 October 2020 and brings more than 35 years' direct experience in financial markets. Anderson was most recently managing director and head of fixed income and investment solutions Australia at UBS Asset Management. ...

Chief economist update: Budget me this Batman

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2020
"If not for you Babe, I couldn't even find the door I couldn't even see the floor I'd be sad and blue If not for you" - Olivia Newton-John Yes Olivia, it's the Budget. There might be precious few worrying about the implications of the ...