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COVID-19 damage to stretch several quarters: Natixis IM

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2020
... horizon." Although stimulus measures have been enacted globally, Lafferty said that many still have not reached those affected by the crisis. "The size of global fiscal and monetary stimulus is overwhelming, but implementation has been mixed," he said. ...

Chief economist update: BOK holds as infections ease

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2020
... in over a decade - and reduced the Bank Intermediated Lending Support Facility rate by 50 bps to 0.25% to support SMEs affected by the virus, as well as broadening the eligible collateral for open market operations. Positive developments in the country's ...

What's next for income-focused funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020
... has just paid a very good dividend [$2 per share, paid on March 31] and has very strong capital strength and is less affected some others." He points to telecommunication service providers and grocery chains in identifying dividend opportunities for ...

1.5 metres to trigger real estate downfall

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2020
... 34.3%, she said, with every sector of the real estate industry experiencing a downturn. "The office market will also be affected, albeit to varying degrees, as smaller SME tenants who are impacted by the virus will struggle to pay their rent and will ...

Super fund temporarily cuts fees

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2020
... we're waiving 50% of the fees altogether. With the Federal Government now granting early access to super for those affected by COVID-19, we thought it was important to balance this with an initiative enabling people to put money back into their super ...

Asset devaluation continues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 3 APR 2020
... clear certain infrastructure and property assets such as airports, toll roads, and shopping centres have been materially affected by the current crisis. "As a result, and taken as a broad category of assets, Hostplus' unlisted investments would expectantly ...

Business unusual: COVID-19 threats facing real estate

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... news of construction defects created major reputational damage to the whole industry, even in areas which weren't affected, and now we have COVID-19 which also has a potential impact on property prices and serviceability." There has already been ...

Is it time to lean on the Future Fund?

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... Fund until 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 ...

Super fighting a war on three fronts: KPMG

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... facing super funds still persist, noting the specific profile of each fund would determine the extent to which it is affected by the pandemic and any of the impacts of the government's range of initiatives in response. Ryan said trustees find themselves ...

GDP to contract 10%: CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... banking services, Angus Sullivan, said the bank is committed to supporting Australian households that have been financially affected by the coronavirus. "When a home loan repayment is deferred for six months, interest is calculated and added to the loan ...