The Pulse Large‐scale fiscal and monetary stimulus is being deployed by countries around the world as governments confront the extent of the economic impact of the coronavirus.
Archives for April 2020
Making peace with the unknown
Life constantly challenges us with unknowns, yet some of these hit closer to home and harder than others in their impact. The coronavirus is unprecedented in our lifetimes, so we are charting new territory in the world’s response to this crisis.
Peer to peer lending
Over recent years, a range of fintech (financial technology) challengers to Australia’s traditional banking sector, dominated by the four big banks, have emerged. Smaller, nimbler operators harnessing the power of new technology for financial transactions are disrupting the big banks, including peer-to-peer (P2P) lenders.
Coronavirus safety net expanded
What does it mean for you? In a rapidly evolving response to the spread of COVID-19, the Federal Government’s second support package announced on 22 March, has flicked the switch to more income support for retirees and workers.