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Investors unprepared for unexpected events: Study

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2021
... evaluated current risk management priorities and practices, and how real-time information is used in risk management and crisis response. Dataminr chief executive Ted Bailey said the COVID-19 pandemic has made companies aware of their weak spots. "At ...

Bezos steps down at Amazon

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 FEB 2021
... net income increased to US$21.3 billion, up from US$11.6 billion in 2019. Amazon said it has profited from the COVID-19 crisis, telling investors it experienced higher international sales due to government actions and lockdown measures.

Your Future, Your Super on APRA to-do list

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2021
... remuneration, which was a key Royal Commission recommendation that remains outstanding. APRA said it will also work to strengthen crisis preparedness, including the development of a new prudential standard on resolution and recovery planning, considering ...

Billionaires profit from pandemic: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2021
... inequality in their respective countries. The four Australian economists who took part in the survey agreed that the coronavirus crisis would lead to an "increase or major increase" in income inequality. They believe the government didn't have an adequate ...

Chief economist update: Taper talks are premature

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2021
... chair Jerome Powell thinks that the real rate of unemployment is closer to 10%, also saying: "The ongoing public health crisis continues to weigh on economic activity, employment, and inflation, and poses considerable risks to the economic outlook." ...

BlackRock reinforces commitment to ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JAN 2021
... pandemic to the global threats of climate change in his letter. "I believe that the pandemic has presented such an existential crisis - such a stark reminder of our fragility - that it has driven us to confront the global threat of climate change more ...

International investors eye Aussie market

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 25 JAN 2021
... than to reduce them because of COVID-19, which was particularly the case with Asia Pacific investments as 22% said the crisis urged them to increase their planned investments in the region," Anrev said. "This compares with 16% who will increase for the ...

Chief economist update: Virus now, inflation later

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 25 JAN 2021
... bitterness and fury. No progress, only exhausting outrage. No nation, only a state of chaos. This is our historic moment of crisis and challenge, and unity is the path forward," Biden said. But there was also something happening with regards to monetary ...

Hostplus called out on climate change

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2021
... review in the near future." A Hostplus member and Olympic walker, Rhydian Cowley, is the voice of the campaign. "The climate crisis is having a devastating impact on sports people and events worldwide. Summer sports in particular already have to plan ...

Chief economist update: USA Inc is under new management

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2021
... bitterness and fury. No progress, only exhausting outrage. No nation, only a state of chaos. This is our historic moment of crisis and challenge, and unity is the path forward." Biden led the way. He announced to the world that former President Donald ...