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Link rejects takeover offer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2020
... plan, the leading positions in the markets in which it operates and the expected recovery in market driven revenue as the economy improves as proof of higher value. "The board also notes that the proposal prove is described as indicative, and the entire ...

Chief economist update: The UK's new plan... after two plans

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2020
... increasing assistance for businesses and workers. "This is our plan. A plan for jobs, for businesses, for the regions, for the economy, for the country. A plan to support the British people." The new "plan" followed his "Plan for Jobs" scheme announced ...

Chief economist update: Good or bad news is good Wall Street news

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020
... and round on news of progress or otherwise on stimulus talks? More to the point, why the need for more stimulus when the economy - as recent indications show - is on its way to a virtuous circle of confidence, spending and ultimately, stronger growth? ...

Chief economist update: Japan's second wave

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020
... and a bit after it was put in place on April 16. This, along with fiscal and monetary policy support, has allowed the economy to slowly recover. Japanese economic and survey stats have already been gradually picking up when Abe passed him the baton. ...

Chief economist update: Middle Kingdom on top

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2020
... policy continues to pay dividends. Criticised and condemned they may be, but the swift and continued improvement in the economy prove that the Politburo's draconian restriction and lockdown measures implemented at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic ...

Chief economist update: Lowe taking interest rates lower

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2020
... is now under way and we can look forward to this continuing" and "recent budget provided welcome further support to the economy", saying the RBA wants "to see more than just 'progress towards full employment". The board views addressing the high ...

Chief economist update: Money buys happiness

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020
Happy consumer makes the economy grow stronger. The result of the latest Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment survey disproves the aged-old adage that "money doesn't buy happiness". Australian consumer sentiment surged by 11.9% to a reading ...

Advice reforms to be legislated: Hume

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2020
... disciplinary body and compensation scheme of last resort measures." Hume went on to say financial advisers are a key part of the economy and will be critical in the recovery and that she and the government are listening to advisers' concerns. "I ...

Chief economist update: Get shorty

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020
... quarter after slumping by 6.8% in the previous one. With the pandemic behind it the politburo can focus on strengthening the economy and with lesser strain on its monetary and fiscal balances. This isn't lost on investors. China's relatively ...

Aussies continue to drain super

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2020
... superannuation savings. The scheme was extended until the end of the year as the country continues to focus on rebuilding the economy. AustralianSuper has paid out around $4.7 billion to members so far followed by Sunsuper at $3.4 billion and Rest at ...