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AXA IM in strategic overhaul

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2020
... belief and that is why we aim to implement a simplified structure comprised of two key strategic business units. With more focus and proximity to our clients, we will become even more relevant to their evolving needs while accelerating the profitable ...

ScoMo launches $17b stimulus package

ALLY SELBY, ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2020
... taken steps to prepare for this looming international economic crisis," Morrison said. "Our targeted stimulus package will focus on keeping Australians in jobs and keeping businesses in business so we can bounce back strongly. "The economy needs temporary ...

ATO cracks down on HNWs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2020
... engaging in tax avoidance activities will be caught out. It is not a matter of if but when." Dyce said the ATO's primary focus is on supporting taxpayers to get things right, and has seen a continual improvement. "We recognise the important role that ...

Advisers too time-poor for cash management

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2020
... not offer those services to clients, citing cash flow management as "too onerous" and a an aspect of advice which takes focus off areas where they believe they can add value. Macquarie head of payments and deposits Olivia McArdle told Financial Standard ...

Why Vanguard won't do gold ETFs

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2020
... of generating a real return over time," Balaji told Financial Standard. "As a general rule, when we launch a product we focus on those that are diversified, liquid, can be offered at a low cost and is able to generate a real return (return over inflation) ...

Chief economist update: Budget surplus or bust

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2020
It's official! The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Uh, scary! But what's in a word? According to the ABC : "An outbreak is a sudden rise in cases of a disease in a particular place. An epidemic is a large outbreak. ...

Trump slams Fed in Twitter tirade

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2020
... to zero. Citi however, believes that Fed pricing needs to be taken "with a grain of salt", arguing the central bank will focus on improving market liquidity rather than interest rate cuts.

Willis Towers Watson, Aon to merge

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2020
... Australian arm could not provide any further comment. Under the deal, the two entities will combine under the Aon name and focus on the core areas of risk, retirement and health. The headquarters of the combined business will be Aon's existing London ...

Global stocks plunge as COVID-19 fear accelerates, oil crashes

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2020
Global markets, already feeling the burn from the spreading COVID-19 virus, have tumbled further, after Saudi Arabia sparked an oil price war which saw oil futures plunge more than 30%. Nearly $140 billion was wiped from the S&P/ASX 200 yesterday, as ...

Major firms criticised for substandard RI approach

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2020
... reflects our longstanding history in this field, and our commitment to driving positive change through rigorous stewardship and focus on ESG integration," Van Hassel said. "Robeco already saw the potential of including sustainability as a way to add ...