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Could relief on advice compliance save consumers?

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... Panicked, stressed people are making rash decisions and falling victim to scams as they navigate the economic fallout of COVID-19 - but compliance has left some financial advisers and service providers feeling hamstrung in helping. Meg Heffron, managing ...

Business unusual: COVID-19 threats facing real estate

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... from the comfort (and safety) of their homes. But what impact will this have on our real estate investments? Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak the notion of "working from home" was a privilege a select few enjoyed. Now, with businesses activating their ...

Self-isolation to accelerate secular trends

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... normal. Speaking with Financial Standard, Antipodes Partners chief investment officer Jacob Mitchell said the impact of COVID-19 on stocks would be far reaching, particularly those whose products will become part of the new standard workflow for millions ...

Is it time to lean on the Future Fund?

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... at least 2026-27. Recent measures, such as early release from superannuation for people whose jobs have been affected by COVID-19 begs the question: should the Future Fund be called in? The early release allowances have raised questions about liquidity ...

Fixed income liquidity squeeze bites

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... Financial advisers and investors in fixed income funds are feeling the heat as markets trade less frequently in the ongoing COVID-19 correction, and they are slugged with exit costs. Unlisted managed fixed income funds from giants like Vanguard and PIMCO ...

Return of the king

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... ten-years, prior to February, was the exception and not the rule." So, will the lessons be learnt this time around; will the 'COVID-crash' change the way investment managers construct their portfolios? According to Doyle, perhaps. But, he said, there ...

Lonsec recommends PCFM fund

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... result, and took it as a reward for its performance in the sector, including its current performance amid the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Funds with a focus on Chinese equities are actually well positioned currently, according to Antipodes Partners ...

Bigger balances, bigger blow: Elia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... target of much speculation following the government's announcement it would allow those whose employment is impacted by COVID-19 to access up to $20,000 of their super. Hostplus' average account balance overall is about $37,000. Elia said critics ...

Atlas Advisors adds to leadership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... investors" in Australia. It wants the Australian government to reform the Significant Investor Visa program as part of the COVID-19 stimulus package. "Extending the mandatory investment period for the SIV program from four years to five years could increase ...

Super fund transfer delayed amid COVID-19

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... who committed to a merger late last year, moved back the date of the merger from 1 October 2020 to 31 March 2021, citing COVID-19. Another super fund, Funds SA has delayed its process of shifting to a new custodian amid the volatility.