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Responsible investment plagues super funds

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2016
... has never been more critical to ensure strong responsible investment strategies are embedded in superfunds to underpin stronger investment outcomes, whilst better aligning with the expectations of members and beneficiaries." Much of the public discussion ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2016
... durable goods orders surged by 4.8% in the month of October, beating market expectations for a 1.5% gain and followed a stronger September - upwardly revised from -0.1% to 0.4%. Year-on-year, growth in orders quickened to 2.1% in October from 1.6% in ...

Education alliances to drive growth: FPA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2016
The growth of the financial planning industry hinges on a stronger pipeline of young talent joining the ranks - and that requires forging a relationship with them while they are still in school, said FPA chief executive Dante de Gori. "We need to replenish ...

Global dividends down 4pc

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 21 NOV 2016
... performer in the Asia-Pacific (ex. Japan), with the $18.2bn total dividends down 6.9% in headline terms, despite the aid of a stronger currency. On an underlying basis Australian payouts declined 10.2% following BHP Billiton's decision to cut Q3 payout ...

Japan ripe for investment

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2016
Stable economic policy, stronger than expected GDP data and the age-old need for diversification has created the perfect scenario for investors to reengage with Japan. Head of Japan at Wisdom Tree Jesper Koll argues the hype that once surrounded the ...

Trump is heaven's gift to central banks

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2016
... seem but the rise in US long-term bond yield has actually steepened the positive slope of the yield curve - indicating stronger growth than prior to the bond market's reaction to Trump's victory. And oh, the US dollar has risen too - this would help ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2016
... reading in 12 months -- up from the flash estimate of 53.2 and September's final reading of 51.5. The rise was driven by stronger production and new orders which rose to their highest levels in a year. Though down slightly from September, employment ...

APRA marks New Year priorities

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2016
... housing market, the funding profile of the banking system, poor experience in some areas of insurance and the need for stronger governance and transparency in the superannuation industry as areas of concern. It also highlights the need for the industry ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2016
... orders fell by 0.1% in the month of September, disappointing market expectations for a 0.2% gain but this followed a stronger August - upwardly revised from 0% to 0.3%. Year-on-year, orders increased by 1.6% in September after dropping by 1.0% in the ...

NAB Wealth reports solid growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2016
Stronger revenue and lower expenses have resulted in a 13% surge in cash earnings for NAB Wealth, growing to $356 million. The bank's wealth management division also reported a 2% growth in net income, owing to higher average funds under management ...