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BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 27 OCT 2014
... just about a month ago: "If the dollar were to strengthen a lot, it would have consequences for growth... We would have poorer trade performance, less exports, more imports. And if the dollar were to appreciate a lot, it would tend to dampen inflation. ...

AustSuper premium hike sees surprise member response

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2014
... what we'll actually find is one of those emerging trends around increasing price, just because the funds are left with poorer risks." This, he said, could prove to be a major threat to the entire group insurance industry. MetLife chief distribution officer ...

Extend MySuper to retirement: ASFA

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2014
... Australians refuse to work longer and save more for retirement, they will have to resign themselves to paying more tax and being poorer. "Today, for every retired Australian, there are around five people working and paying taxes. By 2050, that number ...

Average September on average

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2014
... Dudley said last week, "If the dollar were to strengthen a lot, it would have consequences for growth... We would have poorer trade performance, less exports, more imports. And if the dollar were to appreciate a lot, it would tend to dampen inflation. ...

Someone mentioned the "S-word" on Wall Street

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2014

US/EU v Russia's lose-lose is China's win-win

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2014
... could not imagine that both are stupid enough to nuke the entire chessboard). A stalemate that'll leave you, I and Irene poorer in the process. Nah, I'm not referring to the market correction that this could precipitate if the big boys get more aggro. ...

Days of outstanding emerging markets returns numbered

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2014
... respondents believe China will push forward with economic reform, but only 6% think that Russia will. Despite a recent period of poorer performance, emerging market equities have still outperformed international and Australian equities over a 10-year ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2014
... cents higher at $59.63 and Fortescue Metals was flat at $4.49. Among the major banks, National Australia Bank was 11 cents poorer at $33.77, Westpac lost 13 cents to $34.47, ANZ fell eight cents to $33.63, and Commonwealth Bank weakened 40 cents to $81.86. ...

Over 50s want to work longer, survey finds

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 28 APR 2014
... some older Australians may not be able to work until 65 due to the nature of their work or due to lower life expectancy or poorer health than the wider general public."

AMP opens three funds to retail investors

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 1 APR 2014
... investment approach. This means the fund can reduce its allocation in asset classes or types of investments where we expect poorer performance and increase its allocation in asset classes where we expect better performance. AMP said clients who are looking ...