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Australian instos included in top infrastructure deal

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 9 JAN 2018
... alike, it can difficult to monetize infrastructure assets in the region. However, it nonetheless comprises several major economies that are currently enacting modernization programs, and so there is significant scope for private investment opportunities ...

Same old same old from the BOJ

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 22 DEC 2017
... stimulus measures. Exports are expected to continue their moderate increasing trend on the back of growth in overseas economies." However, inflation remains low: "On the price front, the year-on-year rate of change in the consumer price index (CPI, all ...

Expecting the expected

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2017
... GDP growth by about 0.3 percentage points over the next three years. The UK remains a standout for unlike most other economies it's inflation rate is above the BOE's target rate (3.1% in the year to November) - due to the sharp depreciation of the British ...

All up and all together now

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2017
There's no denying that growth in most major economies stepped up in the third quarter of this year but if current indications are on the ball, the fourth quarter will be better. Year-on-year GDP growth rates in the US, the Eurozone, Japan, the UK and ...

ESG and emerging markets investment continues rise

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2017
... the previous year. According to the research, Asia was the most popular regional choice, with not just the emerging economies but Japan equity and broad Asia equity proving attractive. This is in contrast to last year in which global equity mandates ...

The BOJ's boring Halloween

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2017
... accommodative financial conditions and the effects of the government's large-scale stimulus measures, with overseas economies continuing to grow at a moderate pace, and maintain growth at a pace above its potential mainly through fiscal 2018. In fiscal ...

Ex-RBA Governor joins Macquarie

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2017
... perspective to our boards, not only regarding the drivers of Australia's economy, but also those of the international economies from which Macquarie derives the majority of its income," Warne said. He added that he looks forward to Stevens adding his ...

Aurora finalises Hastings takeover bid

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2017
... "enhance the ability to grow the returns of the portfolio on a measured and sustainable basis." "Additionally, by virtue of economies of scale, the enlarged fund would have the ability to reduce the per unit cost of certain fees and expenses charged ...

Aussie super maintains good grades

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2017
... of intergenerational equity issues," Goulet said. He said Japan, Austria, Italy and France are examples of developed economies whose pension systems don't represent a sustainable model that will support current and future generations in their old age. ...

Super industry makes largest fee cuts since MySuper reforms

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2017
... fees paid by members - this has been partially offset by the fall in average fees. Rainmaker said this reflects both economies of scale and market pressures. As above, though, the drop in fees has not been uniform across the whole industry. Workplace ...