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Chief economist update: Surveys back All Ords climb

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 24 JUN 2019

... intraday all-time high on August 20, it's returned only 17.5% over the same period. The Euro Stoxx-50 index is up 15.8%; the FTSE-100 gained 10% and the Nikkei-225 index rose by a mere 6.2%. Aside from the optimism brought on by the (near) bull market ...

Smart beta now mainstream for instos

KANIKA SOOD | THURSDAY, 13 JUN 2019

... institutional asset owners are now using smart beta strategies in their portfolios, according to a new survey of 178 instos by FTSE Russell. Adoption has doubled what it was five years ago when roughly three in 10 used smart beta. Last year saw a rise ...

Downgrade follows fund manager YouTube apology

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2019

... exposure to illiquid, off-market investments and Woodford said capital will be redeployed into "more conventional" stocks in the FTSE 350. "I'm incredibly sorry that we've had to take this decision. We will keep our investors informed. We will use this ...

Chief economist update: Countdown to T-day

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2019

... still up this year to date. The S&P 500 remains 14.5% higher since the start of 2019; the Euro Stoxx-50 is up 11.6%; the FTSE-100 is 7.1% higher; the Nikkei-225's 6.9% in the black; the S&P/ASX 200 index is still 11.8% on the up; and China's ...

Chief economist update: A good problem to have?

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 30 APR 2019

... stood at 1.9% in the year to March). Sterling's effective exchange rate has appreciated by 3% this year to date while the FTSE-100 index gained 10.6% over the same period. This is a no-brainer given the latest UK survey stats. Consumer confidence ...

Vanguard launches ETF, appoints new lead

KANIKA SOOD | WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2019

... VGMF) aims to outperform the international equities market using a multi-factor approach. It will take its picks from the FTSE Developed All-Cap Index which includes large, small and mid-caps in developed markers and Russell 3000 Index which includes ...

Chief economist update: Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst of Brexit

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019

... (Reuters). But while the BOE governor thinks there is plenty to worry about, the financial sector is not one of them. The FTSE-100 index's 10.3% rally this year gives credence to his statement. The Financial Times also quoted Carney saying: "Businesses ...

Chief economist update: Woe to the world

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 25 MAR 2019

... time that: "The S&P 500 index is up 12.6% this year to date; the Stoxx-50 index is up 12.8%; the All Ords is up 9.7%; the FTSE-100 is up 7.4%; the Nikkei-225 is up 7.2% and China's Shanghai composite index is up 21.2%. "Bond yields have been falling ...

Chief economist update: Be fearful when indicators show no fear

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 18 MAR 2019

... no surprise. The S&P 500 index is up 12.6% this year to date; the Stoxx-50 index is up 12.8%; the All Ords is up 9.7%; the FTSE-100 is up 7.4%; the Nikkei-225 is up 7.2% and China's Shanghai composite index is up 21.2%. This makes perfect sense ...

Chief economist update: Breaking up is hard to do

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2019

... British economy has grown faster than all of its G7 peers -- Japan, Germany, France, Italy and Canada - except for the US. The FTSE-100 index even reached an all-time high in May 2018. Likewise, the country's unemployment rate has remained at 4.0% ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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