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FS Roundtable: Striking the perfect balance

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2019
... months, particularly from a duration position. Boutique advisory firm Asset Builder Financial Services adopts a prudent outlook on asset allocation in light of the current economic climate. Some clients, who were once accumulators are now in retirement ...

International investors chase Australian real assets

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2019
... for significant investment. "This, coupled with the ongoing strength of the Australian economy and positive investment outlook, will continue to encourage investor demand," Dogan said. "Australia's economy is expected to grow and is supported by a pipeline ...

Chief economist update: Santa Claus is coming to town

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2019
... and harsh weather conditions affected demand, as new order growth eased to a 17-month low in October." But Japan's outlook has also improved, "new client wins supported a mild expansion in new business, extending the current upturn in new work which ...

Chief economist update: Brexit la la la

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2019
... worst and is ready to act if necessary: "Monetary policy could respond in either direction to changes in the economic outlook in order to ensure a sustainable return of inflation to the 2% target." "The Committee will, among other factors, monitor closely ...

Chief economist update: RBA holds but for how long?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2019
... terms, inflation is expected to be close to 2 per cent in 2020 and 2021. "The main domestic uncertainty continues to be the outlook for consumption, with the sustained period of only modest increases in household disposable income continuing to weigh ...

Chief economist update: Weak household consumption now a sure thing

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2019
The race that stops the nation - the Melbourne Cup - is upon us. There'll be a lotta betting and hopin' and wishin' and prayin' for a chosen steed to make it past the finish line in first place. Cross Counter is the odds-on favourite ...

Chief economist update: Fed pause could be a short one

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2019
... the FOMC cut the fed funds rate a third time in as many meetings to 1.5%-1.75% -- Powell shared his optimism over the outlook for the economy - "It's for moderate growth, a strong labor market, and inflation near our 2% objective" - that justifies ...

Crestone profits boosted by clients

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2019
... said. Revenue was up 11% to $107.8 million and EBIT of $11.5 million, in line with the company's three-year strategic outlook. Additionally, Crestone said it has added six new financial advisers since 1 July 2018, bringing the total to 79. "Crestone ...

Chief economist update: RBA rate cut outlook

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2019
No RBA rate cut on race day, no more rate cuts... ever! The Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) latest update on the country's consumer price inflation has changed market expectations with regards to how low the Reserve Bank of Australia ...

Chief economist update: Beam us up Scotty

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2019
... risk-averse culture on Australian boards". Never mind the others, but these two conditions alone - pessimism over the outlook and risk aversion - are what's keeping Australian businesses from lifting investment. Business pessimism is straightforward. ...