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Chief economist update: Trump should read Frank

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2019
... your products in the USA. I will be responding to China's Tariffs this afternoon. This is a GREAT opportunity for the United States." Upping the ante on his trade war with China: "China should not have put new Tariffs on 75 BILLION DOLLARS of United ...

Industry fund awards $150m mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2019
... Sustainable Investment Awards. SPECTRUM identifies investments based on criteria that support climate action and attains the United Nation's sustainable development goals.

Chief economist update: Wheels of US recession in motion

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2019
... of King John Bill Shakespeare might just as well have written this prose about Donald J. - that's President of the United States Donald J. Trump to us all. The global economy was going swimmingly fine (even bolstered) straight after his victory and ...

Chief economist update: US recession a sure thing

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2019
The United States will be in recession a year or so from now. There I called it! But at the same time, I'm hoping that I'm wrong. US recession fears - resulting from the negative spread between the yield on 10-year and two-year US Treasuries ...

Adviser of the Year finalists named

KRISTI CHENG  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2019
... more important," she said. "Their leadership and ideologies can forge a path forward for their peers, as we embark on a united journey towards professional standards." Hugh Robertson of Centaur Financial Services won the award last year. The AFA Adviser ...

Cull flat fees for small pensions: Report

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2019
Pension funds should stop charging flat fees on small and dormant accounts, a report produced by the United Kingdom Work and Pensions Committee recommends. The report said even if a pension fund makes a good return, a flat fee structure can completely ...

Boutique fund manager names chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2019
... "Sophia has extensive experience in managing and growing global asset managers with experience in Australia, Asia and the United States. We look forward to her joining the firm at a time when it is well positioned for growth," he said. Rahmani began ...

Julie Bishop headlines AFA conference

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2019
... - with former foreign affairs minister Julie Bishop presenting and a focus on wellness. The theme of the conference is "united" and the AFA said in a challenging time for the industry it wants to highlight opportunities to make a difference. Joining ...

Global manager hires from Magellan

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2019
... Jain in 2016 as an independent boutique equities manager based in Florida. Sydney became its first office outside of the United States last year. Abernethy left his role as the CFS's head of retail investment sales, which he had held since 2013 to ...

Adviser association rebrands, grows membership

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2019
The United Financial Advisers Association has re-emerged to grow its membership to 2500 advocating for several reforms in the advice sector. Formerly known as the Life Insurance Customer Group, UFAA recently rebranded and decided to cease lobbying for ...