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RBA pulls QE trigger

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2020
... systems. "As the virus has spread, countries have restricted the movement of people across borders and have implemented social distancing measures, including restricting movements within countries and within cities," Lowe said. "The result has been major ...

Chief economist update: Water, water everywhere and not a fish to catch

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2020
... one of the lucky ones who can still work and receive income (well, so far). Most important, we're able to keep our social distance and avoid COVID-19 infection, as we wait out, in central banking parlance, the transmission mechanism of the coronavirus ...

deVere launches global contactless advice offering

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2020
... immediately launching a free, worldwide, contactless advice service. In an effort to ensure those seeking advice stick to global social distancing standards, deVere is launching a contactless advice service, which will see clients conduct a "wealth scan ...

Chief economist update: Australian recession here we come

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2020
... the 9/11 attacks)." And that's just February, before many other countries locked down their borders and implemented social isolation. In the past, I have always found solace in the Australian dollar's depreciation in times of trouble - the AFR ...

US turns to QE, RBA to follow

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2020
... further tightened over the weekend; leading many Australians to panic buy, which is ravaging grocery stores. The concept of "social distancing" is seeing many Australian's flock to stores to strip the shelves in preparation for self-isolation. Central ...

Pension fund acquires Plenary Group business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020
... can play a role in bridging the funding gap," Jaclot added. "For CDPQ, it is an opportunity to strengthen our presence in social infrastructure and create a powerful platform to develop assets that are at the heart of communities."

ScoMo launches $17b stimulus package

ALLY SELBY, ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2020
... businesses. Pensioners will receive a one-off $750 stimulus payment, which will be tax-free and will not count as income for social security, farm household allowance or veteran payments. The government said the payments will begin at the end of March ...

Stopping SG is nuclear response to COVID-19

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2020
... retail sector. "Super exists by the stroke of a pen," Dunnin said. "The government can change it at their whim. It's why social license matters." By pausing SG, Australians may actually lose out on investment gains that could be made as the economy ...

Virus fallout worse than GFC: IMF

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2020
... the start of the global financial crisis, the decline in services appears larger this time-reflecting the large impact of social distancing." She also pointed to the devastating effects on the global supply and demand for dry bulk shipping stocks, like ...

Women rule ESG, but gap remains

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2020
... passionate about what they do," she says. "I am a strong believer that purpose driven companies that deliver environmental and social positive outcomes as well as financial returns attract and retain the best talent." For Robeco's head of active ...