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Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2016
US existing home sales Are American homebuyers front-running the expected increase in the fed funds rate next month? Existing home sales jumped by 2.0% to a seasonally adjusted annualised rate of 5.6 million units in October. This is the highest level ...

Trump's helping hand

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 21 NOV 2016
Twist and shout and shake it all about if we have to but there's no turning back on Trump now. There are plenty who loath the man, even more that despise him. But not the far-right wing politicians, especially in Europe where elections are due this ...

Australian private equity driving M&A

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2016
Australian private equity has boosted M&A activity by 16% over the last year, according to MinterEllison. New research from the law firm shows the healthcare sector was the biggest contributor to this, with private equity activity increasing significantly ...

The $25 trillion decision US voters have to make

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
There is no shortage of commentary on the likely impact of a Clinton or Trump victory on global markets. Ahead of the election results announcement, Financial Standard selects some of the most quotable quotes and the latest insights affecting Australian ...

Vanguard execs head to US

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
Two of Vanguard Australia's senior leaders have been appointed to new roles at the company's US headquarters. Head of distribution Michael Lovett will lead the company's US Registered Investment Adviser distribution channel. Lovett originally joined ...

Principal fund receives strong ratings

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2016
Principal Global Investors' fixed income Global Credit Opportunities Fund has received ratings from both Lonsec and SQM Research. The fund has been labeled 'Recommended' by Lonsec for the third consecutive review, while it has maintained a 'Superior' ...

Morningstar multi-asset funds recommended

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2016
Morningstar Investment Management's suite of multi-asset real return funds have received a 'Recommended' rating from Zenith Investment Partners. The real return funds are objective based multi-asset offerings that invest across a wide range of asset ...

Macquarie reports $1bn net profit

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2016
Macquarie has reported a net profit of $1.05 billion for the first half of 2017. This figure is down 2% on the prior corresponding period, but up 8% on 2H16. Operating income was up 8% on the previous six months to $5.2 billion. The group has declared ...

Zurich makes senior hire from NAB

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2016
Zurich has appointed an investments account and territory manager for NSW and ACT. Bevan Green joins Zurich from NAB Wealth, where he was manager, practice development. Prior to that, he was a business development manager at MLC, and held the same role ...

Zurich fund receives first rating

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016
Zurich Financial Services Australia's Emerging Markets Equity Fund has received its first rating from Zenith. Rated 'Recommended', Zenith noted the fund's unique focus on companies with sustainable high dividend yield and its ability to outperform low ...