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ASIC bans Queensland adviser, suspends licence

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2018
ASIC has put a four-year ban on a Queensland adviser for failing to act in his clients' best interests while providing advice on self-managed superannuation funds. James Cribb allegedly advised in a manner that was likely to benefit his own SMSF administration ...

Chief economist update: A pretty picture of the labour market

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2018
... quarters. This suggests that at the very least, wages would remain stuck in the slow lane until the December quarter of this year. Ben Ong is the Director of Economics and Investments at Rainmaker Group. He previously worked as a fund manager, economist ...

Impact investing reports sharp growth

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
The value of Australian impact investments quadrupled since mid-2015, according to the peak industry body representing responsible, ethical and impact investors. Latest Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) research shows investments ...

Chief economist update: What goes around is starting to get around

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... employment growth in June with increased participation rate but unchanged average hourly earnings growth. Sponsored by PIMCO Ben Bernanke On Growth, Trade, Geopolitics The tepid growth in wages - which feeds into overall inflation in the economy - should ...

Bennelong adds distribution executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUL 2018
Bennelong Funds Management expanded its sales team with the appointment of a new institutional distribution lead. Formerly of Arnhem Investment Management, Natalie Kulakoff has taken on the role of institutional distribution executive at the $10 billion ...

Chief economist update: The Goldilocks rate of interest

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUL 2018
The neutral interest rate is the Goldilocks level of the fed funds rate - not too cold that it would continue stimulating growth (and lift inflation) and not too hot that it would cause economic activity to slow. Ho-hum. US Federal Reserve Chairman ...

Westpac investment arm awards real estate mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
A $10 billion investment arm of Westpac has awarded a mandate to a multi-asset manager, as it broadens its approach to listed real estate assets. Principal Global Investors Australia said it has picked up a number of investment mandates, including from ...

Chief economist update: Crude oil slips

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
... prove accurate, crude oil prices should remain at their current levels (Brent oil around US$70 per barrel) through to 2019. Ben Ong is the Director of Economics and Investments at Rainmaker Group. He previously worked as a fund manager, economist, asset ...

Real estate investment veteran to depart

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
The head of strategic partnerships at a $60 billion real estate investment manager will retire at the end of the year, bringing a 40 year career at the firm to a close. Ian Mackie is set to retire from LaSalle Investment Management at the end of this ...

Advisers demand self-licensing regime: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
... would. Only two-in-five advisers (19%) opposed the idea. The Financial Planning Association of Australia's policy lead Ben Marshan believes the current AFS licensing regime is standing in the way of financial advisers delivering greater value. During ...