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Sentiment weakens as macro threats loom

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2020
... "So higher volatility is likely, especially as 'tough on China' will clearly be a large part of Trump's re-election campaign." Craig also believes that views on China - whether they be good or bad - will be used as a campaigning tool in the ...

March ASX200 volatility worse than GFC

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2020
... of US sovereign debt, the US and Chinese flash market crashes of 24 August 2015 and news on Donald Trump's likely election victory on 9 November 2015. "Volatility is your friend when investing for the long term; extreme fluctuations in price present ...

AIOFP launches fresh campaign, criticises FPA

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2020
... will come with a message from clients/consumers that government should listen now or they will feel them at the next election." At the start of this year the AIOFP admitted a High Court challenge to stop the banning of grandfathered remuneration had ...

COVID-19 is not the only factor: deVere

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2020
... significantly impact their returns," Green said. "These include the uncertainty generated by this year's US presidential election." "The risk of a no-deal Brexit for the UK, EU and global economies also remains a key headwind. Green said another concern ...

What's next for income-focused funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020
... credits, distributed about 9% in income last year, buoyed by companies flushing out larger dividends before the federal election where Labor wanted to cut back on franking dividends. "Reality is [funds] won't provide as much income as last year but ...

Wall Street surges as Sanders drops out, Wuhan reopens

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020
... Democratic nominee race, leaving a hopeful Joe Biden to face off with US President Donald Trump for the 2020 presidential election later in the year. While on the other side of the world the Chinese government ended its 11-week lockdown of Wuhan, where ...

Super funds called out over liquidity

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2020
... with the insurance and financial advice sectors, although due to COVID-19 the dates are not set in stone. "Since the election the committee has held hearings with the four major banks, the smaller banks and the superannuation sector. It has not held ...

Actuaries Institute appoints 2020 president

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2020
... of the Actuaries Institute. "We are seeing an improvement in the gender diversity of the profession's leadership. My election as president reflects the diversity of our membership and its governing body," Bui said. "Three of the nine members of the Actuaries ...

Government moves to cut work test

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020
The government is moving to act on one of its election promises by cutting the work test. Draft legislation released this week through the release of draft legislation which will allow Australians aged 65 and 66 to make voluntary super contributions ...

Group premiums rise 34%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2020
... insurance cover and all insured members have applied for cover. "Accordingly, existing members will be deemed to have made an election for insurance and will not be at risk of losing cover on 1 April 2020," Crescent Wealth said. From April 1, weekly ...