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Pandemic delays retirement plans

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUN 2021
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing over one third of Americans to delay their retirement while a larger cohort are turning to part-time work to supplement their nest egg, a new survey finds. Those intending to retire over the next five years are putting ...

Channel Capital adds Cayman director

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUN 2021
... business, Eolas Capital is looking to partner with either US fund managers and ex-US fund managers looking to tap into the American US market.

AFCA names human resources lead from ME Bank

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 18 JUN 2021
... He has also worked in human resources and employee relations roles for media groups the BBC and Fairfax, and Swedish-American company Autoliv. Emma Curtis recently joined AFCA as lead ombudsman for insurance, while Suanne Russell joined as lead ombudsman ...

Chief economist update: US inflation may not be as transitory as the Fed believes

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 11 JUN 2021
We really do see what we want to see and hear what we want to hear... and rationalise accordingly. How else does one explain the US equity market's opposing reaction to the two most important indicators the Fed watches in determining its next policy ...

Chief economist update: The devil's in the headline US payrolls number details

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUN 2021
The US dollar weakened, so too did the yield on 10-year US Treasuries while the equity market's benchmark indices closed on the up and up as inflation expectations in Uncle Sam's county eased, calming concerns that the US Federal Reserve would ...

QMV makes two senior appointments

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021
... after spending nearly three years as a principal consultant. She previously worked in large organisations such as TAL, American Express and FINEOS. QMV managing director Mark Vaughan said the restructure marks an exciting time for the firm as it grows ...

Chief economist update: A half-glass full look at inflation

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021
... increased unemployment benefits - that are "disincentivising" Americans from re-entering the labour market. Job or no job, American consumers have money to burn. They're willing and able to accept dearer prices passed on by businesses that are paying ...

Chief economist update: Bad news is good news is back

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 10 MAY 2021
Wall Street benchmark equity indices closed on the up and up on May 7 - the Dow and the S&P 500 index even rallied new record highs -- the same day the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed disappointing labour market stats. The US economy added ...

Macquarie posts $3bn profit, makes hire

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAY 2021
... contribution of $2.8 billion, up 39% on FY20. CGM's profit increased 50% off the back of strong results in Northern American Gas and Power as demand rose for gas and power in Texas after severe weather conditions caused the collapse of its local ...

Westpac profit climbs, executive leaves

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 3 MAY 2021
... (WIB) before moving to general manager wealth insurance private and institutional banking. He then went on to lead the American division of WIB in New York. "David has led the bank through the challenges of COVID-19, with a sharp focus on helping customers ...