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US project to end pension politics

KANIKA SOOD | MONDAY, 30 APR 2018

An American non-profit - led by a former state treasurer - is demanding pension plan managers stop putting politics before prudent investment. The Institute for Pension Fund Integrity (IPFI) says if a fund manager is investing pension money based on ...

Beer tap runs dry for $2 billion manager

KANIKA SOOD | WEDNESDAY, 18 APR 2018

... opportunities fund. In the last quarter, it cut its positions in Macau's gaming companies and closed short positions on American REITs while retaining investments in the Spanish hotel sector. An earlier version of this story wrongly stated that PM Capital ...

Chief economist update: Japan's other war

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 5 APR 2018

... of poker - I'll see your US$50 billion "Made in China" proposed tariffs with a US$50 billion "reciprocal tariffs" on American made products - Japan is playing it cool. And get this, even though it was not included in the list of countries Trump benevolently ...

Chief economist update: The uncertainty that is Trump

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring ...

AMP Capital enters US telco market

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 13 MAR 2018

... centres. AMP Capital has a strong global pedigree in this target sector, and we are pleased to secure our first North American fibre asset." In the region, AMP Capital is already invested in underground parking system Millennium Garages, and shipping ...

Chief economist update: The art of the deal exemplified

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018

... from the duties because of their status as key regional allies and partners with the US in renegotiating a new North American Free Trade Agreement, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Any US trade partner has the option of asking ...

Staggering annuities can fund retirement shortfall

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 6 MAR 2018

... particularly financial planners the value of income streams for life, Lytas said. Babbel pointed to a study from the American Economic Review demonstrating the general aversion to annuities. Following US troops' return from the war in Iraq, an excess ...

Chief economist update: Trump spoils for war

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2018

... a known known. Before he was POTUS, Trump promised that: "A Trump Administration will also ensure that we start using American steel for American infrastructure." Soon after his inauguration he went to work. Commerce.gov reported on 20 April 2017 that ...

Chief economist update: As luck would have it

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2018

Raised volatility on Wall Street, North Korea, American protectionism, stagnant wages growth and high household debt levels, rising electricity prices and still elevated property prices - and more recently, Barnaby Joyce - these are a few of (not my ...

AMP Capital veteran begins new role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 20 FEB 2018

... marketing director. Bringing more than 20 years' experience in financial services marketing, Charissa Brooks joins from American Express. Brooks is responsible for leading Brookvine's marketing and strategic sales efforts across channels, segments and ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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