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Thematic investing grows threefold

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2020
The global thematic funds landscape has increased almost threefold over the past three years, with assets under management swelling to $295 billion (US$195 billion) worldwide. That's according to the latest Morningstar report, which analyses the key ...

Super women: Female-led funds on top

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020
... trustees are women, up from 24% five years ago. But Dunnin argues the consolidation of funds has artificially lifted this figure. "While this sounds like progress, it needs to be put in context," he said. "There are just a lot fewer trustees as funds ...

Chief economist update: Australia's gentle turning point to turn

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2020
... ground zero. The OECD's interim assessment lopped 0.8% off its 2020 Chinese economic growth forecast to 4.9%. This figure is consistent with the latest China PMI readings. The official NBS Manufacturing PMI dropped to a reading of 35.7 in February ...

Northern Trust climbs custody league tables

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2020
... shows that an increased exposure to offshore markets is a long-term trend for Australian institutions. The corresponding figure at December 2009 was $396 billion or 22%." Brown said that while they weren't currently included in the statistics, ACSA had ...

Aussie at center of international scheme

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2020
... said: "MOBE falsely promised consumers that it could teach them how to start a successful online business and earn six-figure incomes working from home, and consumers lost millions of dollars as a result." "With this action, we've put an end to the MOBE ...

Gender diversity remains static, women still disadvantaged

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2020
... managers in the US, compared to only 13.2% in 2019. In active funds management, women made up 13.4% in 2000. Now, this figure sits at a disappointing 10.7%. The fixed income arena isn't much better, with female fund managers dropping from highs of 16% ...

Chief economist update: A sensationalised version of the flu?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2020
"Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide, No escape from reality." - Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody Yes Virginia, you'll be exclaiming "mama mia, mama mia" too when you see the red inks splattered by equity markets everywhere. ...

GAM profits fall 92%, management team overhauled

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2020
... GAM's headcount was cut by 12% last year and will fall further, he said. "We are not targeting a specific headcount figure but our cost target will lead to a continued reduction in FTEs," GAM said. He said GAM will now focus on three key pillars ...

Costs spiral for baby boomers

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2020
Aussie retirees will have to fork out an extra $1292 a year to live comfortably, and they have the drought and rising house prices to blame. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) found that over the year to the December quarter ...

Coronavirus to infect Q2: Capital Group

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020
The economic impact of the coronavirus has been grossly underestimated, with jolts likely to be felt well into the second quarter. That's according to Capital Group economist Stephen Green, in a speech televised to attendees at the recent Financial ...