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Chief economist update: Boom in the USA

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 30 JUL 2018
... expected to move on interest rates at its 31 July-1 August meeting, the latest growth figures give the US Federal Reserve the green light if it decides to do so to prevent the risk of the economy from overheating. At the same time, it could assert its ...

Zuper opens its doors

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2018
... members can allocate up to 20% of funds in growth-orientated portfolios that reflect their values and interests (Health, Green and Tech). In terms of fees, Zuper's MySuper Option charges a 0.5% investment fee and 0.83% admin fee on investment returns. ...

Avoid social agendas on ESG: Governance Institute

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2018
... Australia's corporate governance framework restricts the ability of shareholders to bring resolutions at company meetings. In a green paper showcasing the survey results, respondents highlighted concerns that minority shareholder groups could implement ...

Chief economist update: A pretty picture of the labour market

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2018
"I see trees of green, red roses too I see them bloom for me and you And I think to myself, what a wonderful world." I apologise for mixing my song lyrics but, you're as cold as ice (Foreigners) if yesterday's report on Australia's labour ...

Impact investing reports sharp growth

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... partnership with Swinburne University's Centre for Social Impact, RIAA's benchmarking report reveals funds raised through green bonds have significantly contributed to the growth in impact investments. RIAA chief executive Simon O'Connor ...

Fossil fuelled Ireland to divest for climate change

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
The Republic of Ireland looks set to become the world's first country to divest from fossil fuels. On July 12 lawmakers in the nation's Dail Eireann - the lower house of parliament - passed a bill requiring the Irish government to sell off any interests ...

Chief economist update: Australian dollar loss is economy's gain

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUL 2018
"I got chills, they're multiplying..." - Grease The Australian dollar is down! Repeat, the Australian dollar is down! At the time of writing, Australia's legal tender is trading 5.8% lower against the US this year to date; 3.2% cheaper against ...

Infrastructure manager turns up the heat

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 9 JUL 2018
A $4.7 billion global infrastructure manager, and an investment consultant to several superannuation funds, has purchased a stake in a Norwegian heating network. Whitehelm Capital acquired a 49% stake in Kvitebjorn Varme AS, the owner and operator of ...

Pacific Current invests $95m in US firm, sells Aussie infrastructure stake

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUL 2018
Pacific Current Group has acquired a 24.9% stake in a US alternative investment firm in the same week it offloaded its remaining stake in an Australian infrastructure manager. The global multi-boutique firm has invested $94.6 million in $4.3 billion ...

ASX-listed multi-boutique names new CEO

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUN 2018
An ASX-listed multi-boutique with $70 billion in assets under management worldwide has named its new chief executive. Paul Greenwood takes the reins at Pacific Current Group having previously been the group's chief investment officer and co-founder. ...