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Banks hoping to stall new tax

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2017
Two of the big four banks have called for the Government to hold off on implementing the proposed levy announced in last week's Federal Budget. In submissions to Treasury, both ANZ and Commonwealth Bank identify significant risks to Australia's economic ...

CommInsure upgrades underwriting offer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2017
CommInsure is improving its underwriting offer for financial advisers by launching a new service and updating its existing rules. Advisers will now have the option to request a dedicated telephone-interviewing team to collect information from customers ...

Global infrastructure need deepens profit opportunity

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2017
Chronic underspending in infrastructure and consistent population growth has resulted in a dire need for investment portfolios to fund the provision of essential services to communities. Speaking at a Bennelong adviser event in Sydney last week, 4D ...

Three steps and yields stumble

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2017
"Three steps and a stumble" is an old market adage that foretells of a drop in the US equity market after the Fed's third interest rate hike. This is turning out to be a doozy so far - the Fed already completed rate hike number three on 15 March 2016 ...

Finance Sector Union appoints former NSW Premier

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017
The Finance Sector Union is welcoming a former New South Wales Premier as its deputy leader. Nathan Rees, who served as NSW Premier from September 2008 to December 2009, before being deposed by Kristina Keneally, contrasted himself with other former ...

Asia leads growing green bond market

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017
Global green bond issuance increased 60% in 2016, continuing the asset class' rapid rise. Fitch Ratings' research shows green bond issuance rose to US$113 billion globally in 2016, underlining investor and issuer interest, especially exposure to environmental ...

Industry fund wins stake in Endeavour Energy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017
An industry super fund is exposing its 1.9 million members to an additional infrastructure asset after securing a stake in NSW electricity distribution company Endeavour Energy. REST Industry Super, alongside a consortium of companies including Macquarie ...

No 'Plan B' for Brexit "twist and turns"

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017
There were no surprises at the Bank of England's (BOE) 11 May decision to keep the Bank Rate where it was since August 2016, when it was lowered from 0.5% to 0.25% to contain the fallout from the 'Brexit' vote of the previous month - a decision that's ...

First home buyers: Devil is in the detail for super funds

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2017
Asset consultants and industry associations alike are applauding the introduction of the First Home Super Savers Scheme which they say will help young people to get a foothold in the property market. The scheme, announced as part of the Federal Budget ...

Government trials social impact investments

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2017
The Federal Government is pledging more than $30 million in social impact investments aiming to combat social and environmental issues, starting with youth homelessness. Treasurer Scott Morrison revealed in Tuesday's Budget his intentions to source ...