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NAB, Nippon lock heads over MLC

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2019
... Incidentally, NAB said it is currently in discussions with MLC and Nippon Life "to resolve a number of disputes arising from the above arrangements." The outcome of these discussions and any associated costs - including total costs to complete the transition ...

Chief economist update: Policy of patience

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2019
... intellectual." More so for the Fed that's caught between two-lows: low unemployment rate (3.8% in March which is a point above a 49-year low) and low inflation - headline and core PCE price index below target at 1.5% and 1.6% in the year to March ...

Colonial First State removes funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2019
... (0.05% to 0.2%) for members with balances between $100,000 and $500,000. This was previously only available to accounts above $800,000. This will improve outcomes for more than 60% of the members in the choice, CFS said. It translates to a $90 each year ...

Future Fund crosses $150 billion

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2019
... The $9.6 billion medical research fund picked up its performance and returned 3.7% over one year to March 31, and now is above the benchmark return. The $14.2 billion DisabilityCare Australia Fund returned 2.3% over the 12 months, the same as its benchmark ...

Chief economist update: Inflation is dead

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2019
... the GFC interrupted it in 2008. Since then, it appears that no amount of money splashed by central banks is able to stir above-target increases in consumer prices (most western, capitalist central bank targets 2.0% inflation). Latest inflation data shows ...

New fund administrator enters Australian market

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2019
... geographical expansion but also assets under management on the InvestPro system, which with our new clients in Australia will be above $300 billion." Joining the Constellation family provides operational support, including 1,800 staff operating in the ...

Chief economist update: The Fed pause that refreshes

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2019
... developments." "Some participants indicated that if the economy evolved as they currently expected, with economic growth above its longer-run trend rate, they would likely judge it appropriate to raise the target range for the federal funds rate modestly ...

Colonial First State makes major fee cuts

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2019
... (0.05% to 0.20%) for members with balances between $100,000 to $500,000. This was previously only available to accounts above $800,000. This will improve outcomes for more than 60% of the members in the choice, CFS said. It translates to a $90 each year ...

Income only falls by 11% in retirement: Grattan

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2019
... accounting for inflation. This is a two percentage point revision to its earlier projections published in November. "This is well above the 70% benchmark endorsed by the OECD, and more than enough to maintain pre-retirement living standards," Grattan ...

New wellbeing venture for BT

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
... occupationally acquired HIV or Hepatitis B or C. Boner said: "At BT we review our product and policy terms annually, over and above what is required under current regulations, to ensure that product and policy terms remain clear, accurate and easy to ...