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Jobs at risk from second machine age

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 8 FEB 2016

... resulting from process automation in what has been dubbed "the second machine age." A 2015 PwC report said nearly half of the jobs in Australia are at high risk of digital disruption in the next 20 years with financial services high on the list of industries ...

Who spooked the greenback?

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2016

... in the US$ would depend on the all-important US non-farm payrolls - out tonight. Expectations are for a 190K increase in jobs in January after the strong 292K gain in the previous month. Less than expectations would send the US$ lower while a positive ...

US dollar downed

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2016

... be sure, the US labour market remains strong as evidenced by last night's ADP employment report that showed private sector jobs increased by 205,000 in January (versus expectations for a 190,00 gain). Then again, employment is a lagging indicator. A ...

Investors can expect "reasonable" year despite gloom

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2016

... of 2015 though any further slowdown in China would impact confidence. Bovingdon added: "Conditions are good for consumers. Jobs growth is good and costs are reducing as the oil price has come down. The boost to disposable income will be there." Turning ...

Barclays to axe jobs worldwide, exit Australia

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2016

Barclays is reported to be cutting more than 1000 jobs worldwide ahead of closing Australian offices. In an internal staff memo, Barclays Investment Bank chief executive Thomas King said that while "Asia Pacific is an important part of our global network... ...

FSC calls for 22% company tax

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 18 JAN 2016

... including a 3.7% increase in investment (with more than half of that figure coming from off-shore) and tens of thousands of new jobs. The modelling shows Australia's economy will be 1.9% bigger after the changes. In addition, employment will rise 0.1% ...

Another Aussie jobs surprise

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 15 JAN 2016

... reported that total employment decreased by 1,000 in December. This is much less than market expectations for a loss of 12,500 jobs over the month. Moreover, the December reduction in jobs was all due to a decline in part-time positions - down by 18,500 ...

20pct tax rebate is budget neutral: FSC

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 14 JAN 2016

... also the community through reduced growth and job creation." "Increasing the superannuation guarantee levy to 12% may put jobs at risk, particularly if there are no corresponding wage trade-offs," Carnell said. "This seems at odds with policy settings ...

Choice of super fund won't always work: REST

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 8 JAN 2016

... the estimated two million employees who do not currently have choice of fund. The change also means people with multiple jobs who may currently be forced to maintain more than one superannuation account will be able to consolidate their retirement savings. ...

SIV interest wanes after rule changes

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 18 DEC 2015

... the new rules were introduced. The previous system, introduced in 2012 to encourage foreign investment, create Australian jobs and benefit the Australian economy, drew more than 1600. Independent law firm Hall & Wilcox says the rules may need to be changed ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

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

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

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 | 11:09AM

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 | 12:20PM

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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