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GMO acquires Japanese equity manager

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2020
... acquired Usonian Investments, a value-orientated Japanese equity manager. "Usonian manages more than US$1 billion for several premier institutions and has built a compelling track record over nearly a decade, investing through deep research and proactive ...

Chief economist update: Flattening the rebound

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2020
... second stage of looser coronavirus restrictions after the clock strikes 12 on the midnight of June 22. Instead, state premier Dan Andrews suspended the planned easing of restrictions for restaurants and pubs, and limits on household and public gathering ...

Melburnians back in the lockup

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2020
... those who need that support, whether it be businesses, families, individuals, or indeed communities." (Victoria state premier Dan Andrews)

Chief economist update: Second waving, not drowning

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2020
... far, the state government has locked down 39 suburbs. With infected cases continuing to rise since then, Victorian state premier Dan Andrews is not ruling out expanding restrictions to other suburbs and all of Victoria if needs be. But hey, Australia ...

Chief economist update: Victoria's secret

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2020
... allowed" signs - even threatening fines and/or imprisonment. The second wave has come to Victoria. In response, state premier Dan Andrews has re-imposed lockdowns in 36 suburbs as at the end of June, with another three suburbs put into home detention ...

Chief economist update: Still the best and better than all the rest

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2020
... following reports of increased coronavirus infection cases in the Australian state. It's become so concerning that state premier Dan Andrews has reportedly sought assistance from the Australian Defence Force (ADP) to help deal with the rising rate ...

Chief economist update: Honey, COVID-19 got me sacked

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2020
... "The biggest rise in new cases has come from Victoria. The state yesterday recorded 18 new coronavirus cases, which Premier Daniel Andrews said served as a reminder the pandemic was "far from over". "Since Monday, New South Wales has recorded nine ...

Business leaders recognised

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2020
... Small Business. The list also included a number of politicians including former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, former NSW premier Mike Baird, former Victorian premier Denis Napthine and former federal Liberal ministers Philip Ruddock and Bronwyn Bishop. ...

Chief economist update: Hong Kong is ours

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2020
... has moved to prevent a repeat of last year's protests. At the National People's Congress (NPC) held on May 22, Premier Li Keqiang announced its intent to improve national security in Hong Kong (if it sounds familiar, it is, for this is the same ...

Chief economist update: Border brawl

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2020
... sectors. For sure and for certain, this would have negative implications for the Australian economy - China being our premier customer - but we have to get our own house in order first. Recent headlines report of Australia's State Premiers' disagreement ...