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Chief economist update: Submerging markets

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2018

... markets at a pace unseen since the global financial crisis of 2008 - withdrawing $19 billion from India, Indonesia, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand so far this year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg... Developing nations including ...

Australia ticks boxes for ultra-high-net-worth individuals

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 12 MAR 2018

... Knight Frank found more UHNWIs plan to buy Australian property over Malaysia, Singapore, China, Hong Kong and the Philippines in 2018. Obtaining secondary passports and residencies is a growing trend for the world's wealthiest people - 34% of UHNWIs ...

Chief economist update: Build, build, and build some more

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2018

... the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) releases fourth quarter figures on consumer prices. But while we wait, the Philippines and more specifically, its president, Rodrigo Duterte, could soon be back in the headlines with the re-launching of his war ...

Pension fund consortium acquires renewable energy portfolio

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2017

... Equis Energy for US$3.7 billion. Headquartered in Singapore, Equis Energy operates in Japan, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, India and Thailand. It has some promising 155 long-term developments in its pipeline, including a 1.9 gigawatt operational ...

Emerging markets need a rethink

ALEX BURKE | WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017

... was important to look at countries "starting from a low economic base." He continued: "Think India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Mexico: these are countries where the consumption patterns you and I take for granted are not taken for granted. ...

Australia a nation changing fast: Census

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2017

... born in China has meanwhile jumped from 6% to 8.3% and the proportion from India has jumped from 5.6% to 7.4%. The Philippines accounts for 3.8% of overseas-born Australia, up from 2.7% at the 2011 census. This pace of change in Australia's cultural ...

The 2016 Census as a guide

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2017

... overseas who were born in China and India has increased since 2011 (from 6% to 8.3%, and 5.6% to 7.4% respectively). "The Philippines has swapped places with Italy in the top 10 list, moving from number eight to number six." "Malaysia now appears in ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 22 DEC 2016

... and is better than market expectations for a 2.0% contraction. By country, exports declined to Thailand (-9.5%); the Philippines (-6.9%); Taiwan (-1.2%); India (-1.2%); and the US (-1.8%). Shipments increased to South Korea (+11.9%); Malaysia (+5.9%) ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2016

... rate recorded in April, May June this year. Philippine consumer confidence Despite all the negative goings-on in the Philippines - extra-judicial killings, terrorist bombing, Marcos' burial protests, among others - consumer confidence continues to rise ...

Australia lags in infrastructure returns

KERRIE SYDEE | MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016

... built assets, placing it below the global average on built asset performance including emerging nations such as the Philippines and Thailand. Per capita, Australia is ranked sixth. The index predicts that by 2026 Australia will fall to 23rd for total ...

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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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