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Your super is safe with us: Silk

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2020
... uncertainty, it's important to remember that super is a long-term investment, and that Australia's superannuation system is sound, resilient and highly regulated," Silk said. "What we're experiencing is new territory for everyone, so strong judgement ...

The impact of COVID-19 on emerging markets

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
... Isles said sweeping generalisations about corporate governance in other countries should be taken with a grain of salt. "Sound corporate governance is vital to companies' long term viability, growth and profitability in emerging markets just as much ...

RBA pulls QE trigger

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2020
The reserve bank has taken unprecedented action, cutting the interest rate to 0.25% outside of planned meetings, to a new historical low. The "comprehensive package" agreed by the Reserve Bank board also included targeting a yield on 3-year Australian ...

Super women: Female-led funds on top

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020
... outperformed their male-dominated peers by 0.6% per annum over three years, and 0.4% per annum over 5 years. Although this may not sound like much, for millennials and generation X, being with one of these female-dominated super funds over their working ...

Link's superannuation arm takes a hit

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 27 FEB 2020
... retirement and superannuation solutions arms. "Link Group's business units also continue to display resilience and deliver sound underlying performance," he said. "We remain committed to driving further efficiency in our existing operations, delivering ...

Factor investing, sustainability a perfect match

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2020
... produce results, as "integrating these two investment drivers ensures that sustainable stocks with attractive valuation, sound quality, strong momentum and positive analyst revisions are chosen". Robeco said that generic, more fundamental approaches ...

Value disconnect damages adviser relationships

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2020
... investors. "Research suggests that cognitive biases and other behavioural obstacles often inhibit investors from making sound financial decisions, especially when their emotions are running high," Morningstar said. "Behavioural coaching is one solution ...

Regulators praise super law reform

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have jointly welcomed the proposed legislative reforms increasing the role of ASIC in the superannuation industry. The proposed changes ...

AMPFPA action progresses, associations merge

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2020
... in favour of the move at annual general meetings held in Melbourne last week. Macdonald said the merger will ensure one sound voice for AMP-aligned advisers in challenging times. "It is important to remember that despite the headlines, collectively ...

Chief economist update: Equity markets struck by coronavirus

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
"I've got chills, They're multiplying..." Wall Street is down... with the coronavirus flu! The Dow declined by 0.5%, the S&P 500 by 0.3%, the Nasdaq by 0.02%, and the Russell 2000 by 0.8 after the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention ...