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Chief economist update: Greater than the Great Recession of 2008

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2019
You know the world's in trouble when the Fed starts contemplating negative interest rates... and then some. "There are other types of policies that probably aren't getting as much analysis. But one is negative interest rate policies. Those are ...

BlackRock appoints Melbourne head

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2019
... billion in the year to March from not-for-profit superannuation funds, primarily in its international and Australian fixed interest capabilities, according to the latest Rainmaker Mandate Chaser report. For example, UniSuper awarded BlackRock a $140 ...

Future Fund voted down Pinnacle equity grants

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2019
... acquisition of the...loan shares, the company (or subsidiary) will lend funds to the relevant executive director on an interest-free, limited recourse basis. The executive director must then use those funds to acquire the loan shares directly, or if ...

Zurich inks exclusive retail distribution deal

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2019
A Sydney small caps boutique has signed an exclusive retail distribution agreement with Zurich Investments and has also won the mandate to manage Zurich's $60 million small companies fund. Zurich Investments will now be the sole distributor of the ...

Praemium FUA skyrockets

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2019
... more than half to $2.4 million. Referring to recent media coverage of investment platforms providing low or negative interest rates on cash investments, chief executive Michael Ohanessian said Praemium delivers an attractive interest rate net of fees ...

Fidante loses $3.9bn of super fund assets

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2019
... overseas life business dragged annuity sales thanks to MS Primary sales in Japan, which were down 54% due to the higher US interest rates relative to Australia. Looking ahead, Howes commented: "In 2020, our investment of up to $15 million in new distribution ...

Chief economist update: Global easing

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2019
... well."... and more, if necessary: "We are prepared to do unconventional things if the circumstances warranted it". Negative interest rates? Quantitative easing? You name it! But these policy prescriptions/actions aren't "unconventional" anymore... ...

Chief economist update: Bonds do the limbo rock

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2019
... dwindling yields, and in the case of the Japanese and Eurozone 10-year government bonds, negative yields - perversely paying interest to lend to the government. Can't blame 'em. Disappointment over the Fed's non-commitment over further rate ...

On track: APRA reveals RC progress

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2019
... coordination" were being established between the two regulators, "to ensure maximum alignment of activities in areas of common interest." In respect to Hayne's call for increased scrutiny on related party engagements between super funds and life insurers ...

Chief economist update: Race to the bottom redux

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2019
It's a hat trick! Three central bank meetings, all three cut interest rates, all three policy decisions a surprise. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) cut the official cash rate by 50 bps to a new record low of 1% at its August meeting. This ...