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World rolls out stimulus

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2020
... the world have announced their stimulus packages to cushion the economic burden. The largest, unsurprisingly, was US President Donald Trump's "go big" strategy, announcing a US$1 trillion plan with $250 billion for direct cheques to the American ...

Chief economist update: Australian recession here we come

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2020
... to say, don't say anything at all." This quote, attributed to Alice Roosevelt Longworth - daughter of former US President Teddy Roosevelt - had me struggling on whether or not to submit my daily rant for today. Here's to hoping I'm 200% way ...

Wall Street tumbles, ASX holds ground

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2020
... overnight. A sharp cut in interest rates, stricter quarantine enforcements around the globe and a change of tone from US President Donald Trump all triggering one of the worst days on Wall Street since 1987. While some investors appear to be optimistic ...

Philippines halts all trading

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2020
... decision is to ensure the safety of employees and traders in light of the escalating cases of the coronavirus disease. President and chief executive of the PSE said: "Please be advised that there will be no trading at The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. ...

Chief economist update: Coronavirus cures climate change

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2020
... on Wall Street. The S&P 500 index surged by 9.3% while the Dow and the Nasdaq pole-vaulted by 9.4% the day after US President Trump's declaration of a national emergency and announcement of US$50 billion fund to fight the coronavirus pandemic. This ...

Pension fund acquires Plenary Group business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020
... with them and we look forward to what we can achieve together in the Australian and Asian markets," CDPQ executive vice-president and head of infrastructure Emmanuel Jaclot said. He said Plenary Americas is recognised for its highly skilled project development ...

Mercer chief executive to step down

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2020
... chief executive to begin her new role on April 30. Bloch will also succeed Walsh as Mercer's Pacific zone leader. Mercer president David Anderson paid tribute to Walsh's contribution to the firm, which began in the early 1990s when he joined as a graduate. ...

Global stocks plunge as COVID-19 fear accelerates, oil crashes

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2020
... trade, the S&P 500 fell 7.6%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 7.79%, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 7.29%. NYSE president Stacey Cunningham said the trading halt overnight serves to help build market resilience during times of volatility and fear. ...

Actuaries Institute appoints 2020 president

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2020
The Actuaries Institute has appointed a new president for 2020, with eyes set on giving young actuaries a voice. Hoa Bui, currently also a director at KPMG Actuarial and partner-in-charge of actuarial and financial risk at KPMG Australia, has nabbed ...

Jamie Dimon recovering after emergency heart surgery

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2020
JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive and chair Jamie Dimon is recovering after he experienced a tear in his heart's main artery and was rushed into emergency surgery late last week. The bank's co-presidents and co-chief operating officers, Daniel Pinto ...