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Countdown to FPA Congress

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2019
... include how culture leads performance, building trustworthy networks, how to create a values-based firm and the latest developments in the SMSF sector. The 2019 FPA Congress kicks off tomorrow and runs through Friday, November 29 at the Melbourne Convention ...

Chief economist update: Reversal of fortune

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2019
... Policy released earlier this month and eureka and by George and by golly, there it was, in black and white... "Recent developments have shown that dynamics in the housing market can have more pervasive effects than we had expected. The decline in housing ...

The AUD is key

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2019
... be used as part of the Bank's existing processes for forecasting and analysis... to help understand economic developments and quantify risks." According to MARTIN's scenario analysis: "A sustained 5% depreciation of the exchange rate is expansionary ...

Chief economist update: The A$ will answer the question of how much more

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 12 NOV 2019
... expected to be close to 2% in 2020 and 2021." Concluding with the assurance that: "The board will continue to monitor developments, including in the labour market, and is prepared to ease monetary policy further if needed to support sustainable growth ...

Chief economist update: Brexit la la la

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2019
... target." "The Committee will, among other factors, monitor closely the responses of companies and households to Brexit developments as well as the prospects for a recovery in global growth. If global growth fails to stabilise or if Brexit uncertainties ...

Is EM an investor's saving grace?

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2019
... active investment managers can gain exposure to those sectors that are likely to benefit from long-term structural developments." Fidelity said that for investors searching for growth, structural and cyclical forces are combining to highlight the attractiveness ...

The cost of mental illness

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2019
... information we provide, how we profile risks and blanket exclusions to be reviewed." These findings could lead to developments in the life insurance industry that change the ways customers with mental health conditions can expect to be treated by group ...

Chief economist update: Fed pause could be a short one

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2019
... our 2% objective" - that justifies his forward guidance to a pause in rate cut proceedings. Given latest data and developments, it's looking a lot like a short pause. This is because, in Powell's own word: "The principal risks that we've ...

KPMG foretells open super era

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019
The global consulting giant believes developments in open banking could be the boon to solve superannuation's member engagement challenges. In a new report released today, KPMG revealed the future of member engagement in super will closely follow the ...

Former BTFG executive takes on new role

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 8 OCT 2019
... Milne said: "John is ideally suited to lead Spitfire as we move from a start-up culture to a focus on major strategic developments along with delivering strong operational results. John will bring fresh insight and a proven track record of achievement ...