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Maximising retirement planning in an era of volatility

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 12 NOV 2018

... when putting portfolios together three key aspects are considered: alpha, beta and risk control. Annuities are playing a stronger role in terms of the risk control element, he said. But one way of looking at annuities, Elsworth said, is similar to actively ...

Aussie funds among the world's largest asset owners

KANIKA SOOD | MONDAY, 12 NOV 2018

... and social responsibilities seriously, and not to shirk the big issues," he said. "These include the need to develop stronger leadership, respond effectively to regulation, manage agency issues and improve control over outcomes." Globally, pension funds ...

Frydenberg boosts APRA funding

HARRISON WORLEY | MONDAY, 5 NOV 2018

... take matters to court. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the regulator's new funding would support it in developing a stronger focus on accountability and enforcement in the financial system. He added the reappointment of Byres was important for stability ...

Chief economist update: Americans who want work will find it

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 5 NOV 2018

... dropped to 13.2 - the lowest since 2001. The strong labour market not only suggests strong consumer spending but even stronger consumer spending for the US macro economy. This is because while gaining employment provides income - and in this case, offers ...

Chief economist update: BOE waiting on Brexit

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2018

... vacancies around record highs, and the unemployment rate at its lowest since the mid-1970s. Regular pay growth has been stronger than expected, rising to over 3%. Although modest by historical standards, the projected pace of UK GDP growth is slightly ...

Star managers address low returns

KANIKA SOOD | TUESDAY, 30 OCT 2018

... for 10 years. What's next? The managers thinks US stocks will slow as the interest rates rise and the dollar gets stronger. Therefore, it has little net exposure to the US. It has taken a modest net long of about 50%, meaning 50% in cash. The portfolio ...

NAFTA's dead, welcome USMCA

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 2 OCT 2018

... to the US Congress for final approval. According to reports, Canada agreed to lowering barriers in its dairy market, stronger intellectual property rights, encourage car production into countries paying higher wages and to raise the threshold on duties ...

Hayne admonishes ASIC

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018

... continue to assist the Royal Commission and to work with the Government, the Parliament and other regulators to build a stronger legislative, enforcement and regulatory framework with tougher penalties," Shipton said. As for APRA, which is charged with ...

NAB, MLC face class action

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2018

... minimal value to many customers. NAB admitted as much in the Royal Commission," he said. "Both NAB and MLC were in much stronger bargaining positions than any of the people they were contacting and selling this insurance to. They have taken advantage ...

Super funds call for grandfathering ban

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2018

Superannuation funds are rallying to see an end to grandfathered commissions and for the regulator to impose stronger sanctions on those that fail to act in the best interests of members. In its submission to the financial services Royal Commission ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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