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Industry fund appoints chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2019
... commented Torney has excellent experience in a broad array of roles within the superannuation, investment and member-based industries spanning more than 30 years. "With her expertise in governance, strategy and risk management, Janet has played a large ...

Beyond the China A shares hype

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUL 2019
... recent media briefing. In the 1990s, early listed companies typically operated in the toll roads, telcos and energy industries that were government owned with the purpose of building China's infrastructure, he said, noting this was a period Australia's ...

Chief economist update: Hard target

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2019
... the month. "The weakening in momentum has been broad-based across the business sector over the past year, with all industries having weakened. Retail also continues to show ongoing malaise, with reported business conditions at a level last seen in the ...

Chief economist update: Australia needs a cheaper A$

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUL 2019
... dollars. A-hiring they will go and perhaps, offer higher wages too. Wait there's more! Australian import-competing industries would also get a bump up as imported goods and services become more expensive in A$ terms, encouraging Aussies to buy "Made ...

Super fund appoints investment lead

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 8 JUL 2019
... since 2017. Given the fund's strong values, Hazell will be responsible for selecting ethical and Islamic compliant industries to invest member funds, screening out sectors like weapons manufacturing, alcohol production and sales and gambling. Crescent ...

Class expands executive line-up

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUL 2019
... firm. Class managing director and chief executive Andrew Russell noted Wilson's "proven track record across a range of industries", including retail banking, wealth management, online broking and ecommerce. Finally, experienced sales professional James ...

Hostplus enters merger talks

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2019
... in Queensland and caters to community clubs incorporating sporting, returned services, recreational and associated industries. Last month, MTAA Super and Tasplan announced that they had entered into a binding Memorandum of Understanding to investigate ...

Hostplus makes bid for SMSF money

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2019
... typical member is around 34 years old, has a lower balance and works in the hospitality, recreation, tourism and sport industries but the fund is open offer. Watson said the SMSF options are not targeted at the typical member. It has about 180,000 employers ...

Chief economist update: Another RBA rate cut should be enough

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2019
... other export-orientated sectors in the domestic economy. The loving doesn't end there. Australian import-competing industries would also get a bump up as products sourced overseas become more expensive in A$-terms, encouraging us to buy "Made in ...

MAX awards recognise industry excellence

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2019
... their desired investment outcomes." With Rainmaker estimating Australia's superannuation and wealth management industries to swell to $11 trillion by 2038, Baltazar said sales and marketing professionals have an important role to play. "On behalf ...