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Lonsec adds to research team

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2020
Lonsec has appointed two senior investment analysts following the launch of its sustainability research which includes coverage of 11 funds. Ron Mehmet has joined the fixed income team, having previously been an investment specialist at Perpetual for ...

Chief economist update: US-China tensions escalate

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2020
... Trade Secrets" - The New York Times "China vows retaliation after US ordered its Houston consulate closed within 72 hours" - USA Today The news behind the headlines is about the Trump administration giving the Chinese consulate in Houston, Texas 72 hours ...

Former CFSGAM chief joins Yarra Capital board

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2020
... his resignation in 2008 to join CFS, Lazberger led State Street Global Advisors' International business in all markets (ex USA). At Yarra Capital, Lazberger will work closely with the board and executive management to achieve the firm's growth objectives. ...

Chief economist update: A tale of two quarters

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2020
... of infection have prompted some states to defer or rollback re-opening plans - particularly those in western and southern USA. The continued rise and rise in infections in America could force other states to re-imposed lockdowns. Needless to say, this ...

Sargon buyers announce execs, ditch Sargon name

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2020
The buyers of Sargon's operating businesses have announced its new executive and board lineup and will rebrand it to Certes Corporation, leaving behind the Sargon brand. Former PEXA chief Marcus Price will move into the role of group chief executive ...

Calastone inks JP Morgan deal

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
... that, through our technology, we can help JP Morgan provide its users with a market-leading customer experience across Europe, USA, Asia and other global markets." JP Morgan Asset Management head of product strategy and development Paul Przybylski said ...

Gender diversity improves, cultural diversity falls: Research

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2020
... directors with an Asian cultural background has reduced this year and their place seems to have been taken by directors from the USA, Canada and New Zealand," the report said. "The numbers are not that large, but it is a disappointing shift from a board ...

Chief economist update: Powell blamed for fall on Wall Street

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2020
... day before, again took to Twitter, tweeting "as long as other countries are receiving the benefits of Negative Rates, the USA should also accept the 'GIFT'." From where I sit, this is just the normal (well, abnormal given current coronavirus ...

New course helps advisers recognise financial abuse

JULIA NEWBOULD  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2020
... from 1 June 2020. At this stage, the program will be launched to advisers globally starting with a special focus on the UK, USA and Canada, Australia and NZ before moving into Asia, then the rest of the world. The course will be delivered online with ...

Mutual fund assets lose $1.3 trillion

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2020
... led to significant losses in equity markets during February, with the S&P 500 Index down 8.2% and the MSCI World Index Ex USA down 8.9%. Cerulli said this trend will likely continue, with the World Health Organisation declaring COVID-19 a pandemic and ...