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Reflation narrative lacks substance: MFS

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
The growing consensus that the global economy is tilting back towards higher interest rates ignores persistent macroeconomic headwinds, according to MFS Investment Management chief investment officer, global fixed income Bill Adams. Speaking to Financial ...

Pengana partners with UK ESG manager

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
... Pengana Australian Equities Income Fund. The fund's strategy will change as a result, focusing on fundamental research with macro overlays to generate a high component of return from income. Pillemer said he was certain the launch of the rebranded fund ...

ING restructures, creates distribution head role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2017
... economist, Rob Carnell. "Over the years, our clients have highly appreciated Tim's strong views on political events and macro-trends in the region. We wish Tim all the best in his well-deserved retirement. We are fortunate to have Rob as his successor," ...

Eurozone gaining momentum

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2017
... that it would "begin implementing a balance sheet normalisation program this year." No surprises here given the improving macro dynamics in the US economy. No surprises too that financial markets are speculating that the European Central Bank (ECB) would ...

Central Banks fail to disappoint

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2017
... are wagging the central banks? Can't disappoint markets or they'll throw a tantrum that could derail continued progress in macro- dynamics and therefore, the outlook. The RBA, the ECB, the BOJ and the BOE all kept monetary policy unchanged at their latest ...

Industry stars recognised at 2017 MAX Awards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
... Communication Finalists Filtered Media FMS Honner Media Shed Media Product Launch of the Year BT Panorama Finalists JPMorgan Global Macro Opportunities Fund Lazard Global Managed Volatility Fund Legg Mason Western Asset Global Bond Fund Schroders - ASX:GROW ...

Western Asset hires investment specialist from UBS

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2017
... Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Fund, the Legg Mason Western Asset Global Bond Fund and the Legg Mason Western Asset Macro Opportunities Fund.

Insurance counteracting ageing population risks

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017
... Higginbotham told Financial Standard insurance and reinsurance have a significant role to play in this emerging sector of ageing. Macro trends show populations are getting older and support from the states are declining, Higginbotham said, but insurance's ...

Macron won't stop populist tide: William Blair

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2017
... manager Thomas Clarke. Speaking at a media briefing in Sydney, Clarke said global markets are currently dominated by several macro trends: central bank intervention is precluding normal market asset pricing, the fading commodity super cycle, a turnaround ...

Housing is cooling

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2017
... finance in the coming months. More so, when the latest round of the Australian Prudential Regulations Authority's (APRA) macro-prudential restrictions start flowing through into the property market and previous moves by banks lifting mortgage rates. ...