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Special course to manage work conflict

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 1 MAR 2021
... what conflict is, how it can impact our mental health, and how we can successfully manage it." She added that since the pandemic, people are having to navigate unchartered levels of stress and that this is exacerbating challenging interactions at the ...

Stimulus, ERS boost financial comfort

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 1 MAR 2021
... the six months to December 2020. This is 5% higher than December 2019 or prior to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns. ME Bank said, as a result, the overall comfort index reached its highest level since the survey began in October ...

Chief economist update: Fed fights back bond bears

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 1 MAR 2021
... - a premature tightening of financial conditions that'll negate all the efforts they have thrown at the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Not on their watch.

Chief economist update: The cloud over the rainbow

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2021
... (bright) Sun-shiny day." -- Johnny Nash, "I Can See Clearly Now" Do you Johnny? Yes, "all of the bad feelings" from the pandemic-cursed year of 2020 are beginning to disappear thanks to counter-measures from monetary and fiscal authorities, easing cases ...

UK drags Bravura performance

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021
... thanks to COVID-19 and uncertainty in the market continues. Meanwhile, South Africa has been significantly impacted by the pandemic and has prompted Bravura to implement tighter cost control. "Furthermore, ongoing workplace restrictions have led to a ...

Link flags PEXA listing

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021
... million compared to the prior corresponding period. PEXA made $99.3 million in revenue, up 27% year on year, boosted by the pandemic that saw a shift to e-conveyancing. Link has rejected two offers by SS&C Technology Holdings, and the Pacific Equity ...

Australian Ethical continues growth trajectory

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2021
... socially and environmentally conscious investments has seen Australian Ethical post stellar half year results, despite the pandemic. Australian Ethical reported underlying profit after tax for the second half of 2020 of $4.9 million, up 11%. Net profit ...

Chief economist update: Wall Street can't have its cake and eat it

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2021
Wall Street wants to have its cake and eat it too. It wants both a return to pre-pandemic normal - with all the growth and activity and employment and profitability that came with it - while at the same time wishing, hopin' and prayin' for Biden's ...

Financial services least trusted industry: Edelman

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 23 FEB 2021
... Edelman Trust Barometer, financial services is the least trusted industry in the world - losing even more trust during the pandemic. Global public relations giant Edelman has been assessing the public trust in various sectors since 2012, using surveys ...

CountPlus profit down 53%

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 FEB 2021
... advisers," Rowe said. "We know the demand for quality, efficient advice is not diminishing. As the challenges of the pandemic continue to drive client enquiry and assurance, household wealth across Australia continues to grow." In addition, CountPlus ...