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Margin loans keep pace with shrinking customer-base

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016
While the number of Australians using margin loans decreased by 4% in 2015 based on RBA figures, the total margin debt increased by 4%. In dollar terms, the average margin loan increased by 8% in 2015 to $180,000. What this indicates is the remaining ...

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BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 9 FEB 2016
If anything, the continued increase in Australian job advertisements affirm the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) positive take on the domestic labour market. In its February Statement on Monetary Policy, the Australian central bank noted that, "A concentration ...

Global central banks going for the cut

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 8 FEB 2016
... our market. Central bank action, and possibly inaction, will have its effects," she explained. "If we start looking at the RBA, the cash rate is at 2%. It's an easing cycle that began in late 2011, even if it has been punctuated by periods of pause. ...

Aviva Investors appoints national account manager

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 FEB 2016
... Investors Multi-Strategy (AIMS) Target Return Fund aims to deliver a return of 5% per annum above the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) base rate over any rolling three-year period by investing, via the AIMS Target Return Fund (SICAV), in a globally diversified ...

Strength in (A$) weakness

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 FEB 2016
Strength in (A$) weakness I wouldn't be surprised if Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor had that all too familiar (former Federal Treasurer) Peter Costello's smirk on his face as he presided over the bank's first Board meeting this year. I might ...

Cheers to unmet expectations

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 28 JAN 2016
... previous three-month period. This is higher than market expectations for a 1.6% increase that quickly prompted cries of no RBA rate cut soon. Boo hoo hoo. This reminded me of what Goldman Sachs boss, Lloyd Blankfein told his Australian audience at a ...

Economic experts still defensive in 2016

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JAN 2016
... panelists expected short-term rates would remain around current levels for some time. Bank forecasters had differing views on the RBA's future actions and over local bond yields. Members also felt there was some further depreciation in the Australian ...

Time running out to book places for Chief Economists Forum

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2016
... talk about the transition away from the mining boom to growth led by other sectors like tourism and housing. The currency and RBA will also feature, as will the manufacturing and services sectors. We'll also hear forecasts for stock markets and thoughts ...

Choice of super fund won't always work: REST

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 8 JAN 2016
... the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) have commissioned a review by former Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor and Treasury Secretary Bernie Fraser to lead the development of a best practice governance code of conduct for not-for-profit ...

Be alert to recession amid growth headwinds: PIMCO

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 DEC 2015
... household consumption, which remains the largest component of GDP." Against that backdrop the investment specialist said the RBA is unlikely to raise interest rates and, outside a recession, unlikely to significantly lower the cash rate either. "So with ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

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

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

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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

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

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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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