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Future Fund delivers 5.8%

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 11 FEB 2019
... performance for these wasn't as exciting as the main fund for the year ending December 31. The $9.4 billion Medical Research Future Fund returned 1.4% in the year, reaching only halfway to the target return of RBA cash rate +1.5%. The Building Australia ...

Chief economist update: A pretty portrait of an emerging market

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 11 FEB 2019
Citing Sean Taylor - DWS chief investment officer for Asia Pacific and head of emerging market equities - Financial Standard editor, Darren Snyder, penned a report titled, "Asia, emerging markets to lead in 2019" last week. "Speaking at the Financial ...

The $500k price tag on bad super choices

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 8 FEB 2019
... Sticking to a bad super fund could leave the average Australian worker more than $500,000 poorer over their lifetime, latest research from SelectingSuper found. The research considered an average employee's salary, fees and contributions over 45 ...

Chief economist update: Euro contagion redux?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 8 FEB 2019
"Growth rates for many of the euro area economies have been marked up, especially for Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, reflecting the stronger momentum in domestic demand and higher external demand. Growth in Spain, which has been well above potential ...

Chief economist update: The RBA capitulates

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 7 FEB 2019
N-E-U-T-R-A-L! It was a hard slog swimming against the tide, but this space has finally been vindicated by RBA Governor Philip Lowe's change of heart with regards to guidance on Australian monetary policy. The next move in "interest rates is likely ...

Pendal acquires Regnan

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 7 FEB 2019
... Group is acquiring the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation's stake in ESG house Regnan. Regnan specialises in ESG research, engagement and advisory services. It will continue to continue to offer its independent services under the brand and the ...

Australians prioritise car cover over life insurance

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 FEB 2019
Australians prioritise insuring their cars more than their own lives, latest research shows. The majority of Australians (71%) have a car policy in place, while less than a third (31%) will make an effort to take out life insurance, comparison website ...

Chief economist update: RBA still in denial

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 FEB 2019
Say what? "The low level of interest rates is continuing to support the Australian economy. Further progress in reducing unemployment and having inflation return to target is expected, although this progress is likely to be gradual. Taking account of ...

Ongoing service arrangements should be tightened: Hayne

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 FEB 2019
... no way you can do a full and comprehensive review of a new client's situation and future needs, go through the entire research and advice process through to implementation in less than 25 to 35 hours," Ardino said. "If you consider a reasonable hourly ...

SMSF investments reach far and wide

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 4 FEB 2019
... superannuation funds are pushing more retirement funds into assets such as marina berths and indigenous artworks. Latest research from SuperConcepts reveals the big ticket items held within SMSFs. Gold and silver perform well, with some funds shelling ...