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Chief economist update: One hike this year, one hike next year

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2018
... on the Term Funding Scheme (TFS); all three of which are financed by the issuance of central bank reserves." Read, QE will stay at least until 2020. As for interest rates: The BOE's projections show that the Bank Rate would rise from 0.4% in 2017 to ...

The darling buds of inflation

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2018
... is "boosting its starting hourly wage to $11 and delivering bonuses to employees, capitalizing on the U.S. tax overhaul to stay competitive in a tightening labor market" (Bloomberg) starting next month. And then, there's also the US dollar's weakness ...

Chief economist update: A prelude to taper?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2018
The Bank of Japan's (BOJ) announcement that it's trimming ¥10 billion off its purchases of 10 to 25-year and 25 to 40-year JGBs sent the Japanese yen 0.5% higher against the US dollar to ¥112.43 after it sparked renewed taper speculations. While Bloomberg ...

FS has you covered in 2017

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 22 DEC 2017
... Forum on Managed Accounts create several new conversations for advisers and fund managers. That managed accounts are here to stay and will inevitably become basic offerings in the near term were salient themes that emerged from this year's Best Practice ...

Same old same old from the BOJ

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 22 DEC 2017
While the Fed lifted interest rates at its final meet for 2017, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) followed the others - ECB, BOE, SNB - in keeping the status quo this side of the New Year. And like the rest of 'em, it's optimistic over the Japanese economy's ...

Pre-Christmas delivery

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 21 DEC 2017
... meeting) core PCE price inflation of 1.9% next year and 2.0% in 2019. This is good news as it implies that the Fed would stay the course towards its gentle three 25 basis point rate hikes next year and in 2019. However, the passage of the tax cuts (and ...

Career progression positive for women advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 DEC 2017
... the opportunity to help people is attractive and the sense of satisfaction from helping clients is the top reason why they stay in the profession. In terms of skills, those with experience said despite the profession being closely linked to financial ...

Expecting the expected

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2017
Markets hate uncertainty and surprises. We all know this and this truism was in full display this year and more recently, Wall Street's climb to fresh record highs over the weekend following the Fed's expected and well-telegraphed 25 basis point rate ...

YBR partners with top fintech

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2017
... sense for small business. Partnering with Prospa allows us to offer a smart, digital solution so small business owners can stay focused on what matters - running their business." Prospa joint chief executive Beau Bertoli said: "Through this partnership ...

Thinning trade surplus shaves A$

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2017
Financial markets expected Australia's trade surplus to narrow in October but not by this much. The Australian Bureau of Statistics'(ABS) 'International Trade in Goods and Services report showed that the country's trade surplus dropped to just A$105 ...