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Chief economist update: Biden cooks Donald's duck

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2020
"A whole new world A new fantastic point of view..." -Zayn Malik, Zhavia Ward Former vice-president Joe Biden is now POTUS-elect, breaking the record for the most votes (70 million plus votes and counting) received by a presidential candidate in US ...

Former advisers face huge fines

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2020
... is currently on bail, with the matter scheduled to be heard again on 29 January 2021. Meanwhile, former financial adviser Mark Kawecki has been convicted and fined $30,000 for dishonest conduct in Melbourne. ASIC alleged that Kawecki cooked the books ...

VFMC adds to leadership team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020
... portfolio. Other roles she held during her time at ANZ include managing director of ANZ Trustees, country chief executive of Cook Islands and chief operating officer of the bank's Taiwan business. In total, Dunn spent close to a decade at ANZ. She joined ...

Ethical fund manager hires

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2020
... have both Desiree and Rachel joining us on our mission to invest with purpose," U Ethical chief investment officer James Cook said. "Both enjoy an enviable track record as outstanding performers in their field and will consolidate the investment team ...

Hearts and Minds but no ratings

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2020
Listed impact investment vehicle Hearts and Minds Investments has returned more than 26% on a 12-month basis, while also donating $4.1 million to medical research. Yet, the fund has faced major roadblocks when it comes to receiving a rating. The investment ...

Chief economist update: Water, water everywhere and not a fish to catch

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2020
The entire Ong household is now working from home. I still have two adult "babies" living at home but I'm not complaining, they pay rent and help with the household chores - home-made freshly-cooked dinners are gratis. We're one of the lucky ...

RBA expected to cut again; maybe even tomorrow

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2020
Finder's RBA Cash Rate Survey found 90% of economists believe there will be a rate cut in 2020, with 15% expecting the cut to come tomorrow. Graham Cooke, insights manager at Finder, said 20 economists specifically called out the threat of the coronavirus. ...

Financial planning pioneer to speak at FPA Congress

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
Mitch Anthony, who pioneered life-centered financial advice, will address the annual FPA Congress next week. He spoke to Financial Standard about what advisers can expect from his session. Mitch Anthony has been a thought leader in financial planning ...

Chief economist update: Arrivederci Signor Draghi

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2019
... person in the world by Forbes in 2014, ranked as the world's second greatest leader (behind Apple chief executive Tim Cook) by Fortune magazine, and described by Paul Krugman (in his opinion piece for The New York Times ) as arguably "the greatest ...

Chief economist update: The greatest central banker of modern times

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 1 OCT 2019
... powerful person in the world by Forbes in 2014, ranked as world's second greatest leader (behind Apple chief executive Tim Cook) by Fortune magazine, and described by Paul Krugman (in his opinion piece for The New York Times ) as arguably "the greatest ...