May 2023
Asian Monetary Fund no quick fix for the world’s dollar problem
For an Asian Monetary Fund to be effective, It would need a predictable and non-political process in a trusted institution which countries can access in times of crisis.
October 2022
The four fallacies that mean sovereign capability won’t work
Making semiconductors locally sounds reassuring at a time of global supply chain challenges. But in the modern world of complex and interdependent manufacturing it’s an empty promise.
August 2022
Business as usual won’t fix stagnant economy and wages
The Jobs Summit needs a bold plan to remove regulatory barriers to market dynamism to give workers more jobs, more choice, and higher pay.
August 2021
Markets don’t reward sustainable borrowers. Here’s a solution.
Lenders that are a good climate risk are being missed because of deficient global financial rules, insufficient data and weak institutions.
February 2021
Biden has brief window to fix world’s broken institutions
For the first time in more than 10 years, a US administration has an opportunity to lead reform and create new rules where there are none today.
October 2020
Asia won’t beat COVID-19 without international money
The developing economies of Asia – the nations most in need of help – are unable to access it from organisations such as the IMF.
April 2020
Speed of the essence in Asia's new financial corona-contagion
Asian economies are at terrible risk from capital outflows. Australia, China and Japan must step up quickly to organise multilateral financial support for them.
March 2020
G20 must clear decks for triple blow to world economy
An emergency meeting of G20 leaders will address a perfect storm in the global economy. It will have to act on three fronts simultaneously to have an impact.
November 2019
Asia has taken a stand against economic nationalism
The nationalist, protectionist model for the world is failing already. But RCEP has re-ignited the formula that has made Asia so prosperous, and it's vital for Australia too.