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Principal appoints Australian country head

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 17 JAN 2019
... West said. West also said Forster was a significant contributor to PGI's business, especially helping set up the European and Asian business. He worked in Hong Kong, the US and London before returning to Australia. "We thank him for his contributions ...

Fed's pause becomes the ECB's problem

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 11 JAN 2019
... other major currencies, such as the euro. The euro's 4.5% depreciation versus the greenback last year has allowed the European Central Bank to end its asset purchase programme at the end of 2018. The euro's now appreciating as a result of the Fed's shift ...

Macquarie names digital infra head

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 10 JAN 2019
... for leading the firm's capital raising efforts, as well as mergers and acquisitions, and strategic transactions. The European head of Macquarie's America's and Europe advisory business Rainer Langel said Bradley would bring a unique perspective on digital ...

WestConnex among largest infrastructure deals in 2018

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 JAN 2019
... of WestConnex, which will upgrade major roads and motorways around Parramatta, Homebush, Rozelle and Haberfield. Two European renewable energy deals, Innogy ($32.8bn) and Direct Energie ($22.5bn) topped the largest deals. SCANA Corporation ($21bn), an ...

UK loses £800bn in assets amid Brexit fears

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 JAN 2019
... at November 2018, EY estimates about 7000 jobs could relocate from London to Europe in the near future. About 2000 new European roles have been or will be hired locally. Dublin, Luxembourg, Frankfurt and Paris are the most popular locations. About one-third ...

Chief economist update: ECB bids farewell to QE

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 14 DEC 2018
The European Central Bank (ECB) delivered on its promise. While it kept interest rates unchanged - repo rate at 0%; deposit facility rate at -0.4%; marginal lending facility rate at 0.25% - at its December 13 Governing Council meeting, it also confirmed ...

Ignition lifts off in Ireland

HARRISON WORLEY AND MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 DEC 2018
... capabilities," Prasad said. "Meeting the technology innovation needs and compliance standards required to partner with a tier one European bank is a significant milestone for Ignition and demonstrates our commitment to innovation and excellence." The ...

Chief economist update: So much Brexit uncertainty, so little time

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 DEC 2018
... Rights for EU nationals in Britain, and British nationals in the EU 7. Protect workers' rights 8. Free trade with European markets 9. New trade agreements with other countries 10. The best place for science and innovation 11. Cooperation in the fight ...

Survey says no to subsidising life insurance for genetically at-risk Aussies

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 10 DEC 2018
... genetic test results in life insurance that it announced in October. Under the agreement - which is "broadly" based on European designs - life insurers will not be able to use genetic test results as part of insurance applications from 1 July 2019, until ...

Why indexing is big business

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 DEC 2018
... evolve and become more important in the investment landscape. A growing trend London-based Lawlor said he is seeing among European pension funds is the construction of sophisticated indices. Many large pension funds are significantly capturing classic ...