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Chief economist update: Like Britney Spears, Financial Standard's done it again

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2019
"Chief economist update: Cash rate should be 1%"! This was my piece published on 7 March 2019, based on the 'Taylor Rule' and plugging in Australia's growth and inflation parameters at the time. It took two months and a few days before Reserve ...

AFCA seeks to strengthen leadership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2019
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is recruiting for a number of newly-created senior roles. Chief ombudsman and chief executive David Locke will appoint a deputy chief ombudsman and general counsel. The new leadership roles will be ...

Praemium signs new SMA deal

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2019
A leading wealth management business has commissioned Praemium to deliver its customised portfolio solution. Pitcher Partners' Brisbane office has selected Praemium to provide a new separately managed account service; with Praemium saying the deal gives ...

Property risks dip at Coalition win, APRA easing

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2019
UBS has materially reduced downside risk for housing as last Saturday's elections lay to rest Labor's negative gearing plans and separately, APRA is easing its stance on mortgage lending. "The main implication of the election is the absence of expected ...

Members ignorant about super fund differences: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2019
Many superannuation fund members that don't understand the difference between retail and industry funds highlights the need for education and comparison tools, a new survey finds. The research from Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, which ...

Super fund proxy voting behaviour revealed

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2019
A new report from the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) reveals just 11 of the 50 largest superannuation funds disclose complete proxy voting records. ACCR reviewed the disclosures of Australia's super funds' proxy voting ...

Chief economist update: RBA to take rates to fresh record low

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2019
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Philip Lowe provided the clearest indication yet that the Australian central bank is poised to cut interest rates, potentially at its June 4 meeting. The transcript of Lowe's speech - titled 'The Economic ...

Nikko AM adds BDM

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2019
Nikko Asset Management is welcoming a new business development manager for NSW/ACT/QLD. Damien Casey has been appointed to bolster the sales efforts of Nikko AM in NSW, ACT and Queensland, joining from Lonsec. Reporting to Nikko AM's head of wholesale ...

Global equities boutique opens Australian office

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2019
A US-based global equities boutique has established an Australian office, with a former Perpetual Private analyst appointed to lead the local business. Sustainable Growth Advisers, headquartered in Connecticut, has opened an office in Sydney to meet ...

RBC I&TS Australia lead departs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2019
The managing director of RBC Investor & Treasury Services in Australia has departed, with a new general manager role introduced. After a decade with the custodian, David Travers has left RBC Investor & Treasury Services. A spokesperson confirmed the ...