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Good credit

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2017
... continue the developing good news story in the single currency area despite the lingering political uncertainty - elections in France, the Netherlands and Germany - Brexit and continuing terrorist threat in the region. Only last week, Markit Economics ...

Happier euro consumers

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2017
... augurs well for domestic demand and by extension, overall economic growth. However, the upcoming elections in Germany, France and the Netherlands present a risk particularly if the nationalists win as this would renew doubts over the single-currency ...

Investors must look further than US: J.P. Morgan

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2017
... policy. However, Craig encourages investors to keep their eye on the political situation as the populations of Germany, France, the Netherlands and Italy go to the polls. "The political risk is going to be ramped this year, especially in the Eurozone ...

Federal Court dismisses ASIC allegations

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 3 JAN 2017
The Federal Court dismissed ASIC's allegations in regards to a breach of directorial duties at an investment management company which collapsed in 2013. ASIC originally said that Peter Charles Drake, Francene Maree Mulder and Eghard van der Hoven, directors ...

Trump's helping hand

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 21 NOV 2016
... the far-right wing politicians, especially in Europe where elections are due this year - Austria and Italy - and next - France, the Netherlands, Germany - for Trump's turning/boosting their chances at victory. But it's not only them that's grateful to ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 4 OCT 2016
... Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Spain recorded the fastest growth in September, Italy moved to expansion territory while France edged closer to stability. Greece remained in contraction. China manufacturing PMI The Caixin China general manufacturing ...

No new monetary policy moves on horizon: AB

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2016
... example. We don't expect any move towards aggressive fiscal policy expansion in Europe until after next year's elections in France and Germany. Political leaders in those countries will want to feel politically secure before embarking on a major budget ...

ASIC drops proceedings against two former directors

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2016
ASIC has discontinued its proceedings against two former directors of LM Investment Management (LMIM) and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has upheld an ASIC ban. ASIC has discontinued its claim against former directors Simon Tickner and Lisa ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 20 SEP 2016
... construction output in the Eurozone increased by 1.8% in July, six times faster than June's 0.3% rise, driven by a 4.8% surge in France - the region's second biggest economy. Strong monthly gains in construction output were also recorded in Slovenia ...

Economic Wrap

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2016
... approaching the territory occupied by nations whose fiscal strategy Australia would normally ridicule, namely Italy and France. "General government debt ratios in the advanced economies averaged 106% of GDP at end 2015, up from 72% at end 2007," noted ...