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BetaShares eyes expansion with new shareholder

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 8 MAR 2021
... inorganic growth opportunities in fintechs and other product issuers. "There are two components to our growth plan. First and foremost is organic growth. Our business is growing very strongly. We started 2020 just shy of $10 billion under management ...

Chief economist update: Red metal turning red hot

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 16 FEB 2021
... that the "good doctor's" prognosis is for continued strong growth in the global economy. This is backed by, first and foremost, surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. While the number of confirmed cases of infections continues to grow, the number of new ...

WFH arrangements need planning: Research

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JAN 2021
... said it is critical for organisations to communicate about the most appropriate and effective working models. "First and foremost, we must acknowledge that safety and wellbeing must be the first priorities as well as complying with relevant rules and ...

Industry fund called out over board diversity initiatives

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 17 DEC 2020
... is to have representation of women not only on boards but also in executive positions". Rest's stance, first and foremost, is to be an advocate for its members, Kyle said. "Sixty per cent of our members are women, but the other interesting thing ...

Investors back corporate bonds as COVID-19 winner

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2020
... risk/return profile, he said. "Whatever the asset class or investment type is, financial strength is important - first and foremost a company needs to exist and be able to get through the pain," Fechner said. "At times like this you may not end up with ...

Please be aware of the nearest exit

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
... options, and consider how they are going to operate and cover expenses when trading restrictions are lifted. "First and foremost, cash is king - it should be the number one priority, especially for smaller to medium-sized businesses," he said. "This ...

Chief economist update: Turn the beat around

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2020
... operate in a vacuum. Persistent below-target inflation sets in train a nasty chain of reactions from economic agents. Foremost of which is the risk that lasting low-flation prompts a retrenchment of inflation expectations that could ultimately result ...

Underperformers should not be allowed new members: Silk

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2019
... the benefit to Australia of having super funds invest in the nation's infrastructure, Silk said the focus was first and foremost on how to benefit members. If the fund can also help grow the economy through investments in domestic projects, Silk said ...

CountPlus firm acquires advice boutique

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2019
... Latitude Advisory Services as a quality strategic fit, with strong cultural values that place the client's interests foremost as its fundamental business purpose," Hedrick said. CountPlus chief executive Matthew Rowe said the acquisition was an example ...

QMV kicks off legal practice, appoints lead

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 8 OCT 2019
... But QMV Legal is not looking to get into case law work. "We will certainly be looking at new hires. They will first and foremost have to have knowledge of consulting and the industry," Vaughan said. QMV is privately-held and was co-founded by Vaughan ...