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CFS knuckles down on managed accounts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017
... a product, we see them as a vehicle upon which advice businesses can really efficiently implement their portfolio construction and changes across their client base. It's all about having the right solution for the right client and ultimately supporting ...

Super funds support PRI statement on slavery

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
... slavery. In Australia migrant workers are found in forced labour across a number of sectors including agriculture, construction, and hospitality, the PRI said. In its statement the PRI referred to 2016 news reports where three major Australian grocery ...

Housing affordability threatens super's future

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
... the pension assets test, and providing grants or low interest rate loans to state and territory governments for the construction of more affordable rental dwellings. Additionally, Eslake called on governments to reduce the capital gains discount and ...

Good for now worrying for later

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2017
... about, particularly as the contributions from LNG exports, temporarily higher commodity prices and the residential construction boom fade, putting pressure on the labour market. However, the RBA has made it clear that they are putting increased emphasis ...

Largest Aussie single solar project deal sealed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2017
... CBA, CEFC and NORD/LB (Nordeutsche Landesbank) provided a long-term senior debt facility of $230 million for the construction of three solar farms: the Whitsunday and Hamilton solar farms in Queensland and the Gannawarra solar farm in Victoria. Comprising ...

Going good but there are risks

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 6 MAR 2017
... implications." True that, especially when you consider housing's large multiplier effect on the economy - it affects banks, construction, legal services, architects, painters, bricklayers, retailers of home furnishings and appliances, etc. But it's interesting ...

A good set of numbers (almost)

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2017
... profit upswings in: financial and insurance services (108.9% in Q4 2016 from -40.1% in Q3); mining (49.7% from 7.1%); construction (32.0% from -5.0%); professional, scientific and technical services (31.1% from 7.6%); other services (20.2% from 21.4%) ...

Bump in business confidence and conditions

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2017
... longer-term growth outlook, "as the contribution from LNG exports, temporarily higher commodity prices and the residential construction boom fade, keeping pressure on the labour market". However, should the January business survey's bullish result prove ...

BTIM appoints new portfolio manager

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2017
... diversified strategies Stuart Eliot said he is delighted that Alan has joined the team. "He brings solid portfolio construction and investment management experience which will help us to continue to focus on delivering best of breed diversified portfolios ...

New white labels highlight OneVue growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2017
... Queensland and along the eastern seaboard. "We are already a OneVue client using their unit registry and portfolio construction services and are excited to extend that partnership in a comprehensive way. We also see the opportunity of leveraging the ...