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French giant intensifies action on global warming

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2017
One of Europe's biggest banks is calling on the world's influential financial sector to lead the transition to a low-carbon economy. BNP Paribas chief executive Jean-Laurent Bonnafe said that as the engine of the economy that brings individuals, investors ...

Good news or bad news?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2017
Depending on one's proclivity, the latest batch of higher than expected liquidity and lending data out of China could be either good or bad. Good because they're indicative of continued strong growth momentum in the Chinese economy. Bad because they ...

Super and insurance inquiry necessary: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
The Federal Government expanding the remit of the banking Royal Commission to include the insurance and superannuation sectors is strongly supported by the majority of readers polled in Financial Standard's weekly survey. More than 60% of respondents ...

ACSI adds $87 billion super fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors is welcoming one of Australia's largest superannuation funds as its newest member. First State Super is the 38th fund to join ACSI's stable, reflecting its commitment to responsible investment. ACSI ...

Australian hedge fund manager eyes bigger slice of NZ telco pie

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
An Australian hedge fund manager has received court approval to acquire more than 10% of New Zealand's largest telecommunications company. L1 Capital, in respect of certain funds, has been granted approved by the New Zealand Crown to acquire a relevant ...

America is full

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
There is nothing in the November US labour numbers to stop the Fed from delivering its "promised" third rate hike finale for 2017 this week. US employment increased by 228K in November following a 244K gain in October. This is greater than market expectations ...

REST rolls out its millennial pitch

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2017
Australia's leading millennial superannuation fund is rolling out its latest weapon in the fight for millennial super with the launch of a mobile app. The new REST Industry Super app gives members to access to information about their super and tells ...

Aberdeen Standard expands in mainland China

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2017
Aberdeen Standard Investments announced it secured a licence to operate in the Chinese market via its subsidiary Aberdeen Asset Management (Shanghai). The licence granted by the Asset Management Association of China (AMAC) will enable the firm to manufacture ...

Kelly+Partners launches corporate advisory business

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2017
As flagged in its FY17 results, chartered accountancy and wealth firm Kelly+Partners is launching a new corporate advisory business. Kelly+Partners Corporate Advisory (KPCA) will specialise in providing "trusted, unconflicted advice to private business ...

Fixed income specialist wins mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2017
Alpha Fund Managers has awarded a mandate to a specialist equity and fixed income boutique investment manager. Premium China Funds Management's Premium Asia Income Fund was selected for its ability to manage emerging market debt sector exposure and ...