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Equities not that expensive: Hamish Douglass

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2020
... very vigilant that things can change." So, what could go wrong? Douglass pointed to inflation shock; if inflation lifted above the US' 2% target, as a major risk. He argued inflation shock could lead to a domino effect in markets. "If you got persistent ...

Super women: Female-led funds on top

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020
... boards, while one in five funds had a female chair or chief executive, Rainmaker said. The research house found funds with above average female trustees and either a female chair or chief executive outperformed their male-dominated peers by 0.6% per ...

RBA expected to cut again; maybe even tomorrow

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2020
... the effect of the smouldering bushfires is still to be felt, and inflation is still sluggish - but it's the coronavirus above all that is concerning economists right now," Cooke said. "Specifically, whether the affected countries can keep a lid on the ...

Hollywood actor charged by SEC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2020
... any securities, digital or otherwise, for three years. Seagal has starred in more than 50 films, including Under Siege and Above the Law. In 2018 he was also named by Russia as a special envoy to the US.

Higher super contributions make Aussies feel safer

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2020
New research suggests contributions above the current rate of superannuation guarantee lead to Australians feeling more secure about their retirement. While the superannuation sector awaits the final report of the retirement income review, new Investment ...

Ellerston LIC chair resigns

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2020
... $142.6 million. It is managed by Mary Manning and holds a high conviction portfolio of large caps. Performance has been above benchmark for recent periods. It delivered 8.55% above the MSCI Asia ex Japan (AUD), to the year ending December. Since inception ...

Future Fund property head departs

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2020
... am looking forward to pursuing a new challenge." Future Fund reported 14.3% in returns for 2019. Its 10-year returns are above the government set benchmark but fell below 10% (9.9%). Earlier this month, it lost its long-standing chief executive David ...

CalPERS investment lead targeted by Congressman

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020
... a proud citizen of the United States. His commitment to California's public servants is extraordinary and his integrity above reproach. "Dr. Meng has CalPERS' full and unwavering support."

AMP faces fresh class action

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2020
... better deals through other insurers. "AMP has encouraged and incentivised its financial advisers to prioritise personal gain above their professional obligations," she said. "The clients, who should have been AMP's primary concern, have been financially ...

Chief economist update: It's the US consumer, stupid me

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2020
... in the US equity market - the S&P 500 index hit another record high overnight - and the unemployment rate just one tick above the 50-year low of 3.5%, that means more Americans participating in the 401(k) retirement plan, that means greater wealth effect ...