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Chief economist update: Inflation remains in the slow lane

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 26 APR 2018
The financial markets' response to the Australian Bureau of Statistics' Consumer Price Index report was a big "HO-HUM." With the report released a day before ANZAC Day, the response could have been because market players' thoughts were on something ...

Global manager sells distribution platform

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 19 APR 2018
... executive Matthieu Duncan said: "Our new brand name Ostrum Asset Management highlights our experience in the financial markets over more than 30 years, our strong performance track record and our investment team's dedication to our clients."

SMSF expert joins boutique investment house

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 APR 2018
... the fund manager is delighted to welcome Andrea to advise its board. "Her vision, integrity, deep knowledge of financial markets and overall business acumen will be a welcomed addition to assist our board of directors and facilitate the development of ...

Chief economist update: Back to the shops

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 17 APR 2018
... advance. Still, this represents the US consumers' resilience in the face of the increased volatility in the financial markets in the first quarter of 2018 and the prospect of another two or three more interest rate hikes this year. Why not? Average weekly ...

Chief economist update: Inflation is heading Fed's way

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 13 APR 2018
Had it not been for Trump's attack threat on Syria (now retreat) the other day, financial markets would have been dissecting the minutes of the Fed's 20-21 March FOMC meeting. There really was nothing significant except for a sentence alluding to a ...

Chief economist update: Trump trumps Brexit

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 10 APR 2018
... rates is nigh. The British central bank last lifted the Bank Rate from 0.25% to 0.5% in November last year. Financial markets expect the BOE to announce another 25 basis point hike to 0.75% when it meets again on the 10th of May. This is because while ...

FIIG Securities goes global, appoints chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 APR 2018
... fixed income investment options to Australian investors. The new subsidiary will be led by former senior global financial markets executive Peter Sorenson as chief executive. Sorenson said: "There is a great opportunity in Europe for FIIG to engage alternative ...

Chief economist update: Japan's other war

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 5 APR 2018
... Asia, dwarfing the US market in importance." Perhaps. But this could also be that the recent volatility in the financial markets is prompting safe-haven purchases of the Japanese yen. The yen has appreciated by 6.1% versus the greenback this year to ...

Chief economist update: Caught in the crossfire

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2018
... some indicators have improved, others have weakened. Conducted from 16 February to 23 February 2018 - when the financial markets were in upheaval - the NAB business survey showed that Australian business confidence dipped by just 2 points to a reading ...

Government increases market manipulation penalties

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018
... Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison said the reforms will better protect Australians from the potential abuse of financial markets. "I am pleased these reforms will bolster critical components of our market architecture and improve the integrity, resilience ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN
Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA
Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI
The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA
MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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