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Stimulus is finite: Prime Minister

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2020
... economic response plan, Prime Minister Scott Morrison explained economic decisions have been made with modelling of the medical crisis in mind. "There are two parts to those charts," Morrison said in reference to the modelling. "One is the peak and the ...

Chief economist update: The cheaper alternative

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2020
... isn't waiting until the number of infections gets out of control, when frontline responders are themselves infected and medical supplies (like ventilators) become scarce. The Bank of England has cut interest rates by a total of 65 bps in March - ...

Former ANZ adviser banned

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
... one client, Hilsley recommended replacing superannuation and insurance products without taking the client's pre-existing medical condition into account. "As a result, a loading was added to the premium, which could have been avoided if Hilsley had considered ...

Chief economist update: Lock us down Scotty!

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
... infections. Latest reports tell of Italian healthcare workers now contracting the virus, add to that the dwindling number of medical supplies and equipment - due to the disruption in the supply chain and increased demand - and Houston, we definitely ...

Macquarie shares halve in COVID-19 sell-off

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020
... doesn't act faster and harder to contain the virus, you can be sure banks will have a hard time," he said. "Our chief medical officer commented recently that it's still ok to shake hands. With friends like that the banks do not need enemies!" ...

Insurers halt some virus cover

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020
Two of the country's biggest insurers have halted cover for COVID-19 for some new customers, in new exclusions since the outbreak of the virus. TAL and MLC Life have introduced new policy provisions for any new customers in response to the COVID-19 ...

NYSE closes trading floor

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2020
... tested positive for COVID-19." "Both individuals were screened at the NYSE security checkpoint, administered a test by medical personnel at the Exchange and, as a precautionary measure, not permitted to enter the building this week. "They will be treated ...

Elanor launches new fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2020
... announcement to the ASX. "Consequently, healthcare services are increasingly being delivered in lower cost day surgeries and medical centres/clinics." The company said the fund's strategy is to acquire high quality commercial healthcare real estate assets ...

FASEA exam to go online

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2020
... to include potential relief provisions to assist the needs of advisers affected by extenuating circumstances (including medical). "Advisers affected in this way should consider contacting their licensee to determine the most appropriate approach to their ...

ScoMo launches $17b stimulus package

ALLY SELBY, ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2020
... coronavirus. "Just as we have acted decisively to protect the health of the Australian people, based on the best evidence and medical advice, our support package responds to the economic challenges presented by this pandemic in a timely, proportionate ...