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Trump and Kim go ballistic

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017
... further or sell downs would stop in the equity markets. But if ever that happens, we know that the Fed (and other central banks) would respond with counter-measures. That said, a nuclear war would introduce new dynamics for the financial markets. This ...

Powered by low-flation

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 31 JUL 2017
... dollar. Okay, okay. These still all relate to economic growth past. Low inflation - that current bugbear of many world central banks - if it stays low, should continue to underpin consumer spending. The implicit price deflator for personal consumption ...

Cheaper imports

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2017
... aren't "generating more upward pressure on wages." "The persistent slow growth in wages is creating a challenge for central banks. It is contributing to an extended period of inflation below target," he said. However, Lowe is optimistic: "The more likely ...

Is the Fed the victim of its own success?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2017
... that it can take 18 to 24 months for a monetary policy action to have its full effect on inflation. This means that central banks must target future inflation by anticipating future deviations from target." These were the words of Bank of Canada (BOC) ...

Dovish Fed, hawkish BOC

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2017
... that it can take 18 to 24 months for a monetary policy action to have its full effect on inflation. This means that central banks must target future inflation by anticipating future deviations from target." Fair enough. Hopefully the BOC doesn't repeat ...

PIMCO de-risks ahead of expected recession

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUL 2017
... housing, which suggests that the RBA is unlikely to raise rates this year. The RBA is more constrained than other central banks given the housing downturn. We think they're now firmly on hold," he said. "We are tactically a bit underweight duration in ...

Low inflation exporter

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUL 2017
... (which now also has China as its biggest source of imports (12%). Latest inflation data from China indicates that central banks could be in for more head scratching as they try to solve the strengthening growth - easing inflation conundrum... or call ...

Hawkish central banks? Not the BOJ

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017
The release of the minutes of the Fed's and the ECB's June meetings have brought back financial market trepidation - sparked by last week's hawkish comments from central bank heads of the US, the Eurozone and the UK - that the end of cheap money is ...

Data dictates immediate BOE action

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2017
... policy accommodation won't be withdrawn so soon as markets speculated, evidenced by the recent re-assessment of central banks' hawkish comments before the RBA meeting. This re-think is none better highlighted than in the case of the Bank of England (BOE). ...

Not so happy EOFY for the All Ords

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2017
... "talks" is any guide, normalisation would have to wait, or the very worst, it would be gradual and gentle. Recall that central banks are not only watching unemployment and inflation but also, to quote the Fed, "readings on financial and international ...

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APRA investigating Diversa's executive compensation

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APRA has commenced an investigation into if Diversa's executive remuneration decisions were made in accordance with prudential standards and trustees' duties under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act.

Kudu continues Australian expansion with fresh investment

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Kudu Investment Management has acquired a minority stake in a Sydney-based financial advisory business mere days after an identical transaction with Drummond Capital Partners.

Apex takes on Mercer's NZ fund admin business

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Apex Group has expanded its presence in New Zealand, agreeing to onboard Mercer New Zealand's fund administration operations as part of its broader growth strategy across Australasia.

Aware Super ups stake in retirement village asset

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Aware Super has increased its ownership in Keyton, Australia's largest owner and operator of retirement villages, to 75% by acquiring Lendlease's interest of 25.1%.

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