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Chief economist update: Australia succumbs to pandemic-induced recession

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020
... even without the restrictions and shutdowns, the uncertainty with regards to the extent and duration of the coronavirus pandemic and its negative consequence on the economy, particularly the outlook for employment, would still prompt households to reduce ...

Official recession not that scary: Economists

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020
... equation is simple. The greater the success against the virus, the greater the success in protecting economies against the pandemic." "At the other end of the scale, the hit to most economies is rather larger than that seen in Australia." Underwood said ...

La Trobe launches new loan suite

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2020
... suite of a new loan products, which it says will help better meet shifting consumer needs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. La Trobe has launched three new products: an Everyday Heroes Loan, a Bridging Loan and a several International Borrower Loans. ...

Banks to be questioned on COVID-19 response

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2020
... four banks are set to face the House of Representatives Economics Committee to discuss their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Committee chair Tim Wilson said the hearings are part of the parliament's role in publicly scrutinising and holding Australia's ...

Female fund managers outperform men

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2020
Funds managed by female portfolio managers are outperforming those managed by men amid the pandemic-induced market turbulence, according to Goldman Sachs research. Some 43% of female-managed funds have outperformed their benchmark year to date, compared ...

Chief economist update: RBA increases and extends TFF

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2020
... to the TFF is in response to the ongoing protracted economic weakness and high uncertainty arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. By taking these actions the bank is further supporting the Australian economy through this difficult period". The Australian ...

Market rebound leaves behind active managers

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2020
... to address their deficiencies, Casey Quirk principal Amanda Walters said. "Continued market uncertainty because of the pandemic and underlying financial trends bring into sharp focus the growing gap between asset managers that are willing to challenge ...

NPS buffers COVID-19 shocks

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2020
... National Pension Service (NPS) has delivered positive results for its members despite the havoc wreaked by the global pandemic in the investing world. In the six months to June NPS posted 0.5%, buoyed by investments in global fixed income and alternatives ...

Labor says yes, economists say no to SG rise

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2020
... who spearheaded the compulsory super system in Australia, shared the same sentiment that the government is using the pandemic as an excuse to destroy what he built. "The parliamentarians are paying themselves 15.6%, so ordinary working people get 9.5%. ...

Hearts and Minds donates almost $10m to charity

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2020
... prevention and treatment of chronic diseases and mental health disorders," HM1 said in its annual report. "The current pandemic highlights the critical importance of medical research to global health outcomes and economic prosperity." HM1 recently reported ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN
Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA
Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI
The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA
MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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