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Chief economist update: V for vaccine

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 10 NOV 2020

... True to his words, that task force was convened on the Monday (November 9) straight after his Saturday victory. As per Factset: "Biden conferred in Delaware by video link with the 13-member task force that he named, headed by former US Surgeon General ...

Chief economist update: COVID-19 returns to Europe with a vengeance

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 19 OCT 2020

... than they were in April this year. European governments have, so far, resisted re-imposing national lockdowns. As per Factset, "Mitigation measures from major EU economies largely focused on limiting social mixing and toughening existing restrictions. ...

Chief economist update: Winter of Europe's discontent

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020

... thing is clear; the second wave to Europe has returned. So much so that governments are re-imposing restrictions. As per Factset: "German Chancellor Merkel said it will restrict the size of gatherings and fine people who flout rules but indicated there ...

Chief economist update: Yoshihide and the yen

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 21 SEP 2020

... Japanese' confidence in his leadership will make prime minister Suga's task of reviving the economy easier. According to Factset, "Nikkei/TV Tokyo opinion poll showed support for PM Suga's cabinet at 74%, the third-highest for any cabinet ...

Chief economist update: Prime Minister Suga

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2020

... countries, including Japan itself, are now (or on their way) to relaxing restrictions re-imposed after the second wave. As Factset reports: "...Australia's Victoria state recorded fewest infections since 26-Jun as restrictions lift in regional areas. ...

Chief economist update: Comeback COVID

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2020

... back again... in Australia, in New Zealand, in Japan, in South Korea, in Vietnam, in Europe, to name a few. According to Factset: "Major Eurozone nations have seen infection rates return to levels not seen since the spring. France recorded the highest ...

Chief economist update: Gone fishing

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 24 AUG 2020

... able to do more as well. We may need all shoulders to the wheel." Sure, there's no better time to borrow. Based on Factset data, Australia can issue 30-year government bonds at just 1.75% -- accounting for inflation, that's practically free money. ...

Chief economist update: COVID-19 cycle

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 17 AUG 2020

... reimposed restrictions in one form or another. Recent reports suggest that COVID-19 has also returned to Europe. According to Factset: "This week saw a surge in case-growth across major Eurozone economies, raising worries about a second wave derailing ...

Chief economist update: Good US employment news is not so good

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 10 AUG 2020

... mark to the recovery in the US economy... threatening Trump's re-election campaign. So much so, that, according to Factset: "President Trump signed a combination of memorandums and an executive order on Saturday, following through on a threat to ...

Chief economist update: Escape from Victoria

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2020

... but Victoria - which accounts for around 25% of national output -- would still drag the good ship SS Australia down. As Factset reports: "The Australian cited Prime Minister Morrison, who said Victoria's lockdown will wipe A$10-12B, or 2.5%, from ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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