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Chief economist update: Money buys happiness

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020
Happy consumer makes the economy grow stronger. The result of the latest Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment survey disproves the aged-old adage that "money doesn't buy happiness". Australian consumer sentiment surged by 11.9% to a reading ...

Westpac consolidates international operations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2020
Following a comprehensive review, Westpac is choosing to hone its focus on Australia and New Zealand, consolidating its international operations into just three branches. Having reviewed its Asia, Europe and US businesses, Westpac will now move forward ...

Westpac puts Australia on bad banking leaderboard

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2020
Global banks have paid out around US$10.5 billion in fines so far this year, with Westpac taking out third place thanks to the AUSTRAC scandal. The research, provided by Finbold, listed the top 10 biggest fines paid by global banks with US institutions ...

Consortium eyes Link Group

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020
Two private equity firms are spearheading a takeover of Link Group to acquire 100% of the ASX-listed administrator. The consortium led by Pacific Equity Partners and Carlyle Group is offering $5.20 per share via a scheme of arrangement. Perpetual, which ...

Chief economist update: Get shorty

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) cut the foreign exchange risk reserve ratio for forward contracts to 0% from 20% over the weekend, effectively giving its blessing to currency traders to "get shorty". The PBOC imposed the 20% risk reserve ratio ...

Financial services firm names new directors

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2020
A diversified financial services firm with $1.55 billion in funds under management has appointed two new directors to its board following the its recent merger. Euroz Limited has appointed Ian Parker and Richard Simpson to its board, both who bring ...

Frydenberg bets on infrastructure for recovery

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
An additional $10 billion will help rebuild the nation's ageing infrastructure and ultimately create more jobs to stabilise the flailing economy, according to the Treasurer. Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is hoping the infrastructure spent on ...

Big banks face shareholder action

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
Two of Australia's big four banks face shareholder resolutions as a result of increased exposure to fossil fuels. NAB and ANZ have had shareholder resolutions lodged against them by environmental finance organisation Market Forces to align with the ...

Super funds lag on disclosure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020
Despite growing demand for it, Australia's superannuation funds are dragging their feet when it comes to portfolio holdings disclosure. A recent study by Rainmaker found just 27 major super funds publish holdings data; about one quarter of all funds. ...

Adviser charged with stealing super

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020
A West Australian financial adviser who has worked across some of Australia's largest licensees could face 15 years in jail after being charged with four counts of dishonest conduct in relation to hardship superannuation requests. Rahul Goel is ...