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Chief economist update: European Central Bank policy U-turn

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019
... - you do what you think is right... In a dark room you move with tiny steps. You don't run, but you do move, said European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi. About two months after the ECB ended QE - its â,¬2.6 trillion asset purchase programme ...

Super fund awards $275 million mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 18 FEB 2019
... and risk-adjusted basis with downside risk mitigation. "The strategy is highly liquid, trading credit indices, US and European government bond futures and the most liquid names within a universe of approximately 400 single name credits," GAM said. Co-head ...

Challenger adds new boutique

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 FEB 2019
... more widely," Fidante Partners general manager Nick Hamilton said. Fidante is currently aiming to distribute FME to its European client base, unless there is specific interest down the line. Hamilton says FME hasn't been pitched to any Australian clients. ...

Chief economist update: UK economy slows on Brexit woes

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 12 FEB 2019
... continue to depend significantly on the nature of EU withdrawal, in particular: the new trading arrangements between the European Union and the United Kingdom; whether the transition to them is abrupt or smooth; and how households, businesses and financial ...

ASIC gears up for Brexit

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 11 FEB 2019
... understanding (MoU) with the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This is because the FCA is set to take over from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the overseeing of credit rating agencies, benchmarks and trade repositories post ...

Brexit is history: Chief Economists Forum

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 7 FEB 2019
... Managers' head of Framlington Equities Asia, Mark Tinker, told delegates at the forum in Sydney that Britain and the European Union don't need a trade deal to trade. According to Tinker, in the last two years Britain has been preoccupied by the ...

Ethical investments top mandate appointments

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 22 JAN 2019
... investments were the fastest growing asset class in the 12-month period. Allocations grew 58%, though this is partly to European fund managers including ESG in the segment. The data suggests responsible investment is here to stay, building on analysis ...

Chief economist update: Policy normalisation interrupted

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 22 JAN 2019
... from onwards and upwards towards normalisation to one that would be "patient and flexible". Early last year, both the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) were expected to announce exit policies - both are now expected to keep policy ...

Global multi-boutique eyes Australia

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 21 JAN 2019
... spent less than $170m. "We are open to make boutique acquisitions [in Australia] if they meet our criteria," he said. European giants Amundi and Dassault currently have stakes in the company. And Couvrecelle says they would be open to adding Australian ...

No-deal Brexit sparks mixed reaction: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 21 JAN 2019
... seemingly binary situations," he said. It's 'wait and see' in terms of understanding the UK's future relationship with the European Union and as a result market uncertainty looks set to continue, Lofthouse added.