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Chief economist update: A$ falls to the occasion

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2018

... political uncertainty." I couldn't have said it any better myself. For sure and for certain, these "headwinds" can blow stronger and take the A$ down some more. If so, thank you very much! While the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan struggle ...

SMSFs ramp up LRBA and property allocations

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2018

... December last year. "Not only do these allocation change as SMSFs get larger, over time these allocation trends are getting stronger," Rainmaker said. The opportunity for product designers is that even though SMSFs hold more direct Australian equities ...

CBA enters APRA EU

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2018

... she said. "We understand the scale of change which is necessary and its seriousness in order for us to become a better, stronger bank for our customers, staff, regulators and shareholders." CBA will report to APRA by 30 June 2018 on how these findings ...

Chief economist update: Not as good as it gets

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 30 APR 2018

... fruit as well as explains the inventory re-stocking in the first three months of this year -- all in anticipation of stronger consumer spending. US businesses have every reason for their optimistic expectations for a rebound in consumer spending. The ...

Norway dominates sovereign wealth funds

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 26 APR 2018

... with US$900 billion is China Investment Corporation (CIC), which posted strong AUM growth, largely boosted by recent stronger-than-expected Chinese economic growth. UAE's Abu Dhabi Investment Authority placed third with US$828bn in assets. Kuwait Investment ...

Chief economist update: Australian workers, don't expect a pay rise

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 20 APR 2018

... equities will benefit as more people find jobs. Jobs translate to income. Higher income means increased household spending. Stronger consumer spending leads to better company profits. The bond market, particularly corporate bonds, should also benefit ...

Chief economist update: Back to the shops

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 17 APR 2018

... reduction in income taxes which, according to reports only started to be reflected in employees' pay cheques in February. Stronger consumer spending suggests that US businesses would be able to easily pass on higher costs to shoppers - US import prices ...

Chief economist update: Can't get enough of war

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 16 APR 2018

... to address large external surpluses, represents an important component of the administration's strategy for securing a stronger America and a more robust and fair global economy," the report said. The report listed thresholds for three criteria "specified ...

Chief economist update: Inflation is heading Fed's way

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 13 APR 2018

... for a sentence alluding to a more aggressive path towards normalisation. "A number of participants indicated that the stronger outlook for economic activity, along with their increased confidence that inflation would return to 2% over the medium term ...

Chief economist update: Another five minutes of retail sunshine?

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 6 APR 2018

... supported by positive business conditions, increasing non-mining business investment, public infrastructure spending and stronger export growth." But..."One continuing source of uncertainty is the outlook for household consumption" as "household income ...

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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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