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Aviva restructures, plans new retirement focus

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2019
... giving customers a simpler, faster and more convenient service. Getting these fundamentals right will result in a simpler, stronger, better Aviva, while also improving returns for shareholders."

The AUD is key

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2019
... the direct effect of higher import prices and the rest comes from the indirect effects of a tighter labour market and stronger economic conditions." The AUD is key to how low Lowe goes.

First Sentier adds to global leadership team

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2019
... officer in June. First Sentier chief executive Mark Steinberg said the appointments signal the business is establishing stronger foundations to support growth globally. "It is really exciting to welcome such a strong calibre of talent to the business. ...

WTW launches first Australian-domiciled fund, names RE

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2019
... said the approach of the fund will take into account the low-return environment where equity investors are looking for a stronger and more sustainable source of excess returns. "We know macro events are weighing on markets - trade wars, Brexit, recessionary ...

Chief economist update: Is the A$ becoming a safe-haven currency?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 28 OCT 2019
... June quarter, US core inflation was 2.4% (August). So are relative growth rates. While the IMF forecast the US to grow stronger (2.4%) relative to Australia (1.7%) this year; Australia's GDP growth (2.3%) will outpace America's (2.1%) next year. ...

Chief economist update: Beam us up Scotty

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2019
... of directors anticipate weak domestic economic conditions over the next 12 months, compared with only 8% expecting a stronger 2020. The overall sentiment index has dropped to a three-year low of -21.2 in the second half of this year from -16.9 in the ...

AMP Capital boosts Asia presence after record raise

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2019
... Asia, around 25% are in North America and the UK and Europe represent about 30%. "We found that this time there was a stronger demand for it in Asia than in Australia," Keary said. He said investors in the fund are pension funds, insurance companies ...

Recognition for industry leader in fight against slavery

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019
... pointed out that the mandatory reporting and the requirement for investors to report under the Australian act makes it stronger in some ways than the UK's anti-slavery laws. "Investors can play a big role, we have a lot of leverage with the companies ...

No pain, no gain: APRA

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2019
... trustees to improve," Rowell said. With greater expectations, funds will deliver both better outcomes for members and stronger operations, according to the APRA deputy chair. To that end Rowell expects all super trustees "should be well progressed towards ...

Chief economist update: Brexit uncertainty is not all that bad

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2019
... economy. Case in point, concerns that the UK economy will slip into a recession in the third quarter have been eased by stronger-than-expected monthly GDP growth figures. The report shows that after contracting by 0.2% in the June quarter, GDP grew by ...