10/30/2020
AMP provides update on portfolio review
AMP notes discussions on the proposal are at a very preliminary stage and there is no certainty that a transaction will eventuate.
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/28/2020
Magellan's largest client asked to review costs
An activist shareholder is asking for a cost review at Magellan's biggest client, St James Place. But the risk to Magellan is low, says Credit Suisse.
10/28/2020
Earnings data exceed pessimistic scenarios
Economic and earnings data have begun to exceed pessimistic projections and the earnings guidance is expected to pick up, however consumers remain more willing to spend on goods than services, according to State Street Global Markets (SSGM).
10/27/2020
MVP wants to buy Malampaya shares
This will not be the first time PXP Energy has signified its interest in the Malampaya natural gas platform.
10/27/2020
Planning Your Family’s Future with Citizenship by Investment in Dominica Brand Content Initiative
Aside from providing travel freedom, a second citizenship can also facilitate a better quality of life for you and your family.
10/26/2020
Despite positive indicators, stock strategists urge patience
They cite push factors from tech innovation, central bank easing and new trade relations once clarity emerges
10/26/2020
Singapore needs to accelerate use of new benchmark interest rate
Banks may be a bit reluctant about making investments in their internal systems this year
10/23/2020
More than 2,000 advisers depart industry in 2020
“There are more licenses closing than opening for 2020, despite a surge in recent months of new licensees commencing,”
10/22/2020
Second-Biggest Moroccan Bank Weighs Stake Sale in Pivot to Asia
A shift toward Asia marks a pivot in Morocco’s traditional business links with Europe, where lenders are mostly anchored to counterparts across the Mediterranean, especially France.
10/22/2020
Commentary: Southeast Asia wants to love wind energy but shouldn’t bank on it
But even solar energy looks like a better deal, says Kavickumar Muruganathan.
10/22/2020
How would you cut advice costs?
A number of questions have been raised in the aftermath of the FSC summit prompting Money Management to survey its readers about their views on scaled advice and lower costs in the industry.
10/22/2020
Global household wealth holds steady in 2020 despite economic turmoil
Estimates for Q2 2020 suggest that total household wealth is slightly up on the level at the end of last year, while wealth per adult is slightly down.
10/21/2020
Super needs improvement: Report card
Within the sustainability and integrity sub-indices, Australia ranked third and sixth respectively.
10/20/2020
Picking over the Laggards by Gary Dugan
The natural reaction of most portfolio managers in the wake of such good news would be to look to buy markets that have serially underperformed over the past seven months.
10/20/2020
Can Bank Indonesia protect its independence?
Against this backdrop, the confused situation in Indonesia arose from differences over financial sector reforms proposed by the government and those suggested by influential groups in parliament.
10/19/2020
Asia’s Richest Banker Uday Kotak Reccomends Overseas Investors To Invest In Indian Digital To Consumer Sector Industry
As the Covid-19 pandemic pushed the South Asian nation to impose the world’s biggest lockdown in late March, the sector’s importance has only increased this year
10/19/2020
Verification essential for more impact
There has been dramatic growth in the impact investing industry in just the last few years.
10/15/2020
Advisers’ benefit goes beyond financial returns
Financial advisers deliver 5.2% or more each year to their clients, according to Russell Investments, but the firm has highlighted the value of advice goes beyond just financial returns.
10/15/2020
New report confirms dire situation facing insurers
The full gravity of the problems facing the Australian life insurance industry has been laid bare in a new report from major consultancy KPMG portraying falling revenues and profits and only difficult solutions.
10/15/2020
Asia’s asset owners ramp up ESG capabilities
Asset owners are still expected to use managers’ ESG expertise, even as they embark on building their capabilities.