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AAA rating holds on by a thread

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2020

... of the fiscal year to June 2021 from around 42% at FY19 as a result of the wider fiscal deficits," Fitch said. "The authorities have frequently emphasised their commitment to fiscal prudence, although this comes against a steady rise in debt from 21.9% ...

AMP Capital buys digital infrastructure firm

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2020

... a majority shareholder in VX Fiber, which provides fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) networks by partnering with local authorities, real-estate owners and investors. The firm did not disclose how much it paid for VX Fiber or the size of its interest. AMP ...

Chief economist update: Yoshihide and the yen

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 21 SEP 2020

... the emerging second wave outbreak in Europe. While this has yet to trigger an aggressive "restriction" response from authorities, the renewed uncertainty has already sent safe-haven yen purchases up. The yen has appreciated by ¥104.84 per US1 - up 6.9% ...

Chief economist update: China's post-pandemic economy

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2020

... While the PBOC remains on alert, recent activity stats are easing pressure on both China's fiscal and monetary authorities. The annual growth in Chinese retail spending is back in the black, up by 0.5% in the year to August after spending five months ...

Chief economist update: Global healing?

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 14 SEP 2020

... all be "marines now" as Clint Eastwood's character Gunny Highway in the 1986 war film, central bankers, fiscal authorities, businesses and us, ordinary men and women, are learning to adapt, overcome and improvise. So much so that while the number ...

Chief economist update: AUD on the up and up

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2020

... rise and rise of the Australian dollar at a time when uncertainty is at its extreme - that even fiscal and monetary authorities put "extent and duration of the pandemic" caveats on their forecasts - and the global economy is in recession. The A$/US$ ...

Chief economist update: Good US employment news is not so good

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 10 AUG 2020

... federal eviction moratorium that expired last month." But as with all other nations on terra firma, monetary and fiscal authorities will forever be dispensing handouts if the pandemic isn't put under control.

Chief economist update: The All Ords' ups, downs and ups

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2020

... assessment that "the economic downturn will not be severe as earlier thought". But with both Australian monetary and fiscal authorities on the case, we'll be right mate!

Chief economist update: This rebound is brought to you by the letter V

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 29 JUN 2020

... than the 4.8% recovery in advanced economies. Like all other central banks and governments around the world, Eurozone authorities will be doing everything they can to get on top of the pandemic. But assuming they do, and the virus burns out or fades ...

Government urged to extend stimulus

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2020

... supported, including through expanded loan guarantees, accompanied by expedited insolvency procedures," the OECD said. "The authorities should be considering further stimulus that may be needed once existing measures expire at the end of the third quarter ...

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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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