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Scared of inflation? Try deflation

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 12 FEB 2018

... generally, sustained above-target inflation remains almost entirely due to the effects of higher import prices following sterling's past depreciation. These external forces slowly dissipate over the forecast..." Still, because of relatively stronger ...

Chief economist update: One hike this year, one hike next year

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2018

... points to 0.5% at its 2 November 2017 meeting which, in turn, sent the British pound higher. From 2 November to date, Sterling's effective exchange rate has appreciated by 2.2% -- it's risen by 5.4% against the US dollar, 0.6% versus the euro and 2.5% ...

Go ahead BOE, make my day

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2017

Four days and one month before this day, the British pound staged a sterling rally - it soared to pre-Brexit levels against the US dollar and the Japanese yen (and to a two-month high against the strengthening euro). That was on 14 September when the ...

The British pound's sterling reversal

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 18 SEP 2017

... "cash available to spend" are falling sharply (as revealed by Markit's latest HFI survey). Then there's the stronger Sterling's negative impact on British exports... and of course, Brexit.

AZ NGA acquires Wealthmed Australia

EMMA RAPAPORT | WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2017

... acquisition of; the Pride Group, LFPS FLP, Wise Planners, and Harvest Wealth in 2015; RIT, Wealthwise, Priority Advisory Group, Sterling Planners, Logiro, and On-Track in 2016; and MTP, P&P, and FHM in 2017. AZ NGA confirmed that it holds a shortlist ...

No follow through

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2017

... revealed its continued worry over above target inflation - headline at 2.6% in June; core at 2.4% -- brought about by sterling's depreciation and that "some tightening of monetary policy would be required to achieve a sustainable return of inflation ...

Inflation matters

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2017

... high", Vlieghe thinks that is mostly "exchange rate driven" and therefore, "ultimately temporary". True that. To date, Sterling's effective exchange rate remains 12.7% below prior to the Brexit referendum last 23 June 2016 and 0.8% less since the start ...

Data dictates immediate BOE action

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2017

... high", Vlieghe thinks that is mostly "exchange rate driven" and therefore, "ultimately temporary". True that. To date, Sterling's effective exchange rate remains 11.6% below prior to the Brexit referendum last 23 June 2016, but it had recovered by 4.8% ...

May the force's not with her

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2017

... Brexit negotiations have, given the election results, increased Brexit uncertainty. This sent the British pound down. Sterling's effective exchange rate dropped by 1.4% the day after the 8 June elections, for a total depreciation of 12.2% since the Brexit ...

Netwealth adds multi-asset and equity solutions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 15 MAY 2017

... label deal. The model portfolios were added to the Netwealth platform as part of a partnership with Futuro affiliate Sterling Managed Investments. Futuro clients will benefit from the investment expertise of Joseph Palmer & Sons, Netwealth joint managing ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI | 12:42PM

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI | 12:34PM

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI | 12:17PM

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA | 12:29PM

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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