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03 April 2020 • By Lachlan Maddock • 1 min read

‘We’re talking about depression conditions’

With millions now out of work, the recession that economists have been dreading could already be here. New US jobless figures, revealed on Friday, ...

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Boutique investors team up

Boutique fund manager Northcape Capital has partnered with Warakirri Asset Management, in an arrangement that will see Northcape become the underlying ...

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Oil could see single-digit prices

While there’s been a massive drop in petroleum demand, producers keep ramping up production – meaning prices could sink into single digits

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Shareholders urge directors to keep COVID-19 raises fair

As listed companies scrounge for capital following the ASX relaxing limits on raises, the Australian Shareholders Association (ASA) has urged ...

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Westpac slashes executive pay

Westpac will slash executive bonuses and introduce a slew of risk management measures as it grapples with the impacts of coronavirus and regulation

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Fed takes action – again

The Federal Reserve is easing into its new role as the linchpin of global markets with a new repo facility and changes to capital requirements for ...

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NZ dividend freeze hits big four

The big four banks have seen dividends from their Kiwi businesses put on ice as New Zealand’s central bank takes action to protect its economy

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Former BlackRock MD joins APAC sustainability initiative

The local Australian network of a global sustainability initiative has added a former BlackRock managing director to its board. Pru Bennett has ...

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Investment manager appoints global distribution head

The newly created role will drive business development across global and Australian markets. Duncan Hodnett will be responsible for client service, ...

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Investment manager makes executive appointments

A global investment manager has made a number of senior leadership appointments across the Asia-Pacific region and its Japan business. Schroders ...

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