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Chief economist update: The spook on Wall Street

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2018
... risen before in mid-2015 and 2016 and early 2017, only to head back down again. But even if it continues to rise this time, isn't this what the Fed wants? If at all, the bond market is just front-running the Fed's forward guidance of three rate hikes ...

Money managers eye household debt

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2018
... of the income distribution; that is, those most capable of continuing to service it as interest rates rise. "The risk here isn't so much to the financial system because of possible mortgage defaults, but to the broader economy because of what households ...

Banks can take lead on financial inclusion

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2018
... (US$5bn) also feature among the top 10 countries globally. EY global emerging markets leader Jan Bellens said financial inclusion isn't merely a corporate responsibility goal, it's a strategic growth opportunity for financial institutions across emerging ...

Asset test rules hurting retirement savings: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2018
... appropriately targeted means testing to ensure the sustainability of the Age Pension, its biggest concern is this measure isn't appropriately integrated with the broader retirement income system. "We believe having the superannuation and social security ...

Financial advice crucial to industry fund members: Cbus

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 8 JAN 2018
... outcomes. "We hear about various conflicted performance measures and incentives that drive the wrong behaviour, and advice that isn't strictly in the best interest of the member," Harper said. "Our entire model from start to finish is accountable, non-conflicted ...

French giant intensifies action on global warming

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2017
... sustainable growth that will create jobs and foster an economic development that is beneficial for society," he said. Climate change isn't the only issue BNP Paribas is taking action on either. Just last month, the bank announced it will be ceasing financing ...

Retailers should be wary of Amazon: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2017
... going to catch up they need to implement solutions far more quickly. A fantastic mobile app which takes three years to build isn't going to hack it with Amazon on the scene," Copeland said. Despite the hysteria, USB analysts remain positive on the Australian ...

Industry super fund adapts new life insurance model

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... based on their very particular needs," Howard said. "As a fund, we have a deep-seated belief in providing insurance cover that isn't just the regulatory minimum, but insurance cover that meets the unique needs of our members, enabling them to protect ...

Government caves to banking Royal Commission

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2017
... national secretary Julia Angrisano said the quickest way to rebuild trust, and develop an ethical and prosperous banking sector isn't via piecemeal reform, committees or self-regulation, but a Royal Commission that "goes to the heart of poor culture." ...

Aurora CFO terminated as $1m vanishes from listed trust

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
... 100% cash. They've got a combination of cash and units in a trust." As reported in Financial Standard on November 9, this isn't the first time Wilson Asset Management and Aurora have had competing interests. In August last year, WAM called for an extraordinary ...