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Chief economist update: Wagering on wages

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2018

... "Notwithstanding the improving labour market, wage growth remains low. This is likely to continue for a while yet, although the stronger economy should see some lift in wage growth over time. There are reports that some employers are finding it more ...

Chief economist update: RBA sees wages growth recovering but it's not guaranteed

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 14 FEB 2018

... The latest NAB business survey indicates that Australian business conditions and confidence started the year 2018 on a stronger footing and before the wailing on Wall Street happened in early February, providing succour to the domestic economy should ...

Scared of inflation? Try deflation

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 12 FEB 2018

... sterling's past depreciation. These external forces slowly dissipate over the forecast..." Still, because of relatively stronger GDP growth - revised up to 1.7% in 2018 (from 1.5% in the November 2017 Quarterly Inflation Report) and 1.8% in 2019 (from ...

Australia's super assets fastest growing: WTW

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2018

... proportion of GDP and the evolution of pension fund governance, which has risen up trustees' agendas and is certainly a lot stronger as a result," he said. About 87% of Australia's pension market operates under a DC model, which is also common in the ...

Chief economist update: Wall Street wails on inflation indications

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 5 FEB 2018

... February but slowed over the next three months, the same in September of the same year. But this time maybe different. Stronger household consumption and consumer confidence would certainly make it easier for businesses to raise prices for their products ...

Pension phase SMSFs prefer Aussie equities

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2018

Self-managed superannuation fund members in the pension phase are demonstrating a stronger preference for domestic equities than their accumulation phase counterparts. Recent analysis from Class shows SMSFs in pension phase are, on average, allocating ...

Consistent growth fuels Future Fund cyber fears

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2018

... normal levels, we expect to see downward pressure on asset prices. Our strategy is designed to allow us to benefit from stronger markets while avoiding excessive risk," he said. Therefore the risk increase remains within the bounds of the fund's mandate ...

Chief economist update: The spook on Wall Street

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2018

... funds rate this year, indicating a more upward sloping yield curve (unless bond yields catch up) that, in turn, portends stronger growth for the US economy. And speaking of stronger US economic growth, Trump's tax cuts have not yet have time to flow ...

Commonwealth Bank appoints new chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 29 JAN 2018

... holds in the community we need to equally demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and operational standards to earn stronger levels of trust within the community and regulators," he said. "It is important that we maintain the momentum underway, upgrading ...

MetLife awards $11bn custody mandate

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2018

... recorded minimal growth, up 1.8% year-on-year to $6.3 billion, with MetLife (14.1%), TAL (10.6%) and AIA (7.1%) reporting stronger inflows as a result of winning significant superannuation fund insurance mandates during the year.

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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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