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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 ...

Chief economist update: The euro's doing Trump's work in the Eurozone

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAR 2018
Who was the first to blink? Was it Trump? Or was it Xi? "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn!" Given the financial markets' reaction, they don't care so long as the "lose-lose" situation of a trade war is averted. Still, this will continue to task ...

Chief economist update: Hostage to speculations

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2018
... highest level since November 2016 and the yield on 10-year JGBs doubled (to 0.06% from 0.03%) in early March after financial markets interpreted BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda's testimony before Japan's Lower House as a prelude to exit...by fiscal year ...

Chief economist update: She'll be right, mate!

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2018
... surveys illustrate the truism of this Australian idiom. Conducted from 16 February to 23 February 2018 - when the financial markets were in upheaval - the NAB business survey showed that business confidence dipped by just 2 points to a reading of +9 ...

Janus Henderson portfolio manager joins Aussie boutique

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAR 2018
... play in portfolio construction. "David clearly shares this view and has the relevant experience in not only financial markets but also with advisers, asset consultants and investors, to support ARCO on our growth path."

No room for complacency: Rowell

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 12 MAR 2018
... to some reporting standards. Results will be released by the end of 2018. Low interest rates, uncertainty in financial markets, fund consolidation and more members moving from fund accumulation to retirement stage were affecting trustees but they had ...

Global asset manager rebrands

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 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." Ostrum's ...

Chief economist update: The other president for life in the making

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAR 2018
... my bones but sanctions will me get re-elected. Lost among investor worries over increased volatility in the financial markets, the correction on Wall Street, the prospect of a greater than three Fed rate hikes this year and the prospect of a global trade ...

Chief economist update: New Fed chief, same policy direction (but more transparent)

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2018
... accountability, and I am committed to clearly explaining what we are doing and why we are doing it." Given this statement, financial markets didn't have to speculate whether the Fed is raising interest rates three times or four (or maybe more) this year. ...