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Vanguard American ETFs cross US$1 trillion

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUL 2019
Vanguard's exchange-traded funds in the United States crossed US$1 trillion in total assets last month after dominating the inflows. Vanguard had eight funds in the top 10 for inflows on the day the issuer surpassed US$1 trillion, according to ETF.com. ...

Chief economist update: Thrilla in Osaka

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2019
... meeting in Osaka - where the main game is between the trade talks between the two biggest economies in the world, the United States and the People's Republic of China - suggests participants are hoping for the best rather than preparing for the worst. ...

Chief economist update: Surveys back All Ords climb

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2019
... underlying demand conditions. Also, workloads advanced solidly and employment increased for the second consecutive month," CBA states. "On the prices front, input cost inflation rose to a seven-month high boosted by the exchange rate and higher prices ...

Will financial advisers cease to exist?

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUN 2019
... change in the next five to 10 years while 4% believe it will cease to exist, the Future Investment Professional report states. The report surveyed about 3800 investment professionals and 133 industry leaders. In the Asia Pacific region, 48% of respondents ...

LUCRF Super ups premiums for older members

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUN 2019
... only cover will reduce while premiums will rise. The fund is consequently offering affected members two options, which it states will allow them to keep their current level of fixed premium death-only cover after 1 July 2019 - without the need to answer ...

Frat house ponzi scheme charged

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2019
A ponzi scheme run by a 22-year old out of a college fraternity house in the United States has copped the regulator's ire. Syed Arhan Arbab collected more than $269,000 from at least eight college students, recent graduates, or their family members ...

Super figures point to NSW victory

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2019
... whopping 12 times across four time periods, in comparison to QLD's five. The results tighten on a five year basis with the states sharing the spoils two-all. But when it comes to the one, three and 10-year performance of their MySuper products, the ...

Chief economist update: US recession in the offing

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2019
"On June 10th, the United States will impose a 5% Tariff on all goods coming into our Country from Mexico, until such time as illegal migrants coming through Mexico, and into our Country, STOP. The Tariff will gradually increase until the Illegal Immigration ...

Life insurers post strong March quarter

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2019
... DII. This deterioration is mainly driven by loss recognition caused by persistent adverse claims experience," the report states.

Compulsory super detrimental: Research

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2019
... suggesting that in terms of retirement priorities, homeownership should rank above increasing superannuation balances," CIS states. "For millennials in particular, the first generation to enter the workforce with super contributions amounting to nearly ...