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Australia facing largest ever GDP fall

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2020
... years it took the unemployment rate to rise by the same amount in the early 1990s. The Treasurer said the combination of social distancing, lower incomes and increased uncertainty has weighed heavily on aggregate demand and has resulted in reduced cash ...

Investors pile into companies on life support

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2020
... opportunities in the tech sector. "The best opportunities are in technology - companies that don't have a direct impact to social restrictions, that enable customers to operate remotely and have seen the adoption curve shift forward as more people ...

Advisers split on COVID-19 opportunity

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2020
... struggling in the move to servicing clients one-on-one without face-to-face interactions as a result of the pandemic's social distancing requirements. Asked about the topics covered in discussions with clients, advisers said investment and market performance ...

Death of dividends greatly exaggerated: Epoch

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2020
... transparent and shareholder friendly. "Not all businesses will face the same degree of stress from the government restrictions on social interaction, and some will continue to generate material cash flows," he said. "Others entered this period with ample ...

Chief economist update: Easing does it (again)

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2020
... economies to recover from the "Great Recession" wrought by the Global Financial Crisis of 2009. Easing - this time, of social distancing and lockdown restrictions (implemented or planned) - along with continued policy support from monetary and fiscal ...

Trust in big four improves

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2020
... Glow also measured trust in other industries in Australia. Banking ranked 13 th of the 17 industries measured, with only social media, the media and the Federal Government lagging behind.

Australian Unity hires from QIC

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2020
... facing Australia's health and ageing sectors including the ageing population, chronic disease and the increasing need for social infrastructure.

AMP Capital ups jail stake

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2020
AMP Capital has taken a majority stake in a New Zealand corrections centre, boosting the firm's social infrastructure holdings. The Auckland South Corrections Facility (ASCF) is now 70% owned by AMP Capital, after it acquired a further 30% of the facility ...

Frontline worker death nominations spike

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2020
... significant physical and mental health risks that come from distancing oneself from family and friends. "Studies that have shown social isolation has real, negative effects on wellbeing," Thomas said. "A lack of social connection has been associated ...

Emerging markets weather varied COVID-19 storms

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2020
... virus outbreak - is the growing role that technology plays in economic activity. "China has been a leader in e-commerce and social media engagement, but we expect future innovation will emerge from more value-added intellectual property as the country ...