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Aussie stocks burnt in blaze

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020
... bushfire-related spending," UBS said. UBS also argued the bushfire crisis has increased the likelihood of a further RBA interest rate cut in February this year. It expects the RBA to cut rates by 25 bps.

Class action accuses CFS of dodgy insurance fees

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020
... paid, back in our pockets. It doesn't belong with the banks." Jancauskas said CFS and CommInsure were motivated by self-interest, accusing the CBA subsidiaries of vertical integration. "This appears to have been a mutually beneficial arrangement that ...

Chief economist update: Australians all let's not rejoice

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020
... finances vs a year ago" and "family finances next 12mths" improved in January from December - a function perhaps of lower interest rates, rising house and equity market prices - their outlook on "economic conditions next 12mths" and over the next five ...

Aussie investment gurus delve into alternatives

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
... infrastructure and real estate continue to be the Australian investor's strong suit, with private credit also of great interest for the coming 18 months. The findings, released by JP Morgan Asset Management, revealed 58% of investors surveyed will be ...

Investment Leadership Awards finalists revealed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
... The asset classes included are Australian equities, international equities, smart beta, property, infrastructure, fixed interest, multi-asset, real returns and ESG. The awards also recognise excellence across subsectors of some classes. The awards will ...

Millions up in smoke in cannabis scam

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
... investors were paid as a "Ponzi-like fashion". "As alleged in our complaint, Griffithe and Russell exploited popular interest in the cannabis industry to obtain millions of dollars from investors who thought they were buying into a profitable business," ...

Class action accuses NAB of super rip-off

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
... required of a prudent super trustee and that they did not perform their duties and exercise their powers in the best interest of beneficiaries. It also alleges that the trustees failed to give priority to the interests of beneficiaries where a conflict ...

DWS bolsters property portfolio

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
... to enhance the Hotel's operational performance." The new addition follows the acquisition in 2019 of the 50% freehold interest in a prime, refrigerated distribution centre located in Parkinson, Queensland. DWS recently won a $3.5 billion mandate from ...

Chief economist update: More from Morrison

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
... damaged assets and for working capital. "The loans will be available with a repayment holiday of up to two years, with no interest accruing during this period. The subsequent interest rate would be set at 50 per cent of the 10-year Commonwealth government ...

What people really think about life commissions

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
New research from MetLife suggests that financial advisers should consider multiple payment structures to meet client needs. The MetLife Client-Adviser Relationship Report looked at what clients want from financial advice and life insurance. The research ...