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Chi-X continues TraCR roll out

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2020
... continue to seek access to large US companies. Chi-X Australia chief executive Vic Jokovic said significant market volatility thanks to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak was causing investors to look for a way to diversify their portfolios. "The impact ...

Best, worst equities performers in COVID-19 sell-off revealed

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2020
... and emerging market strategies have topped their diversified global equities counterparts amid the dramatic market volatility that has stripped billions from the world's bourses, Morningstar research shows. The MSCI AC Asia EX Japan benchmark declined ...

Colonial First State ups cash for Aussie equities funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2020
... smaller companies, will be allowed to hold 15% in cash as compared to 10% previously. "Due to the extreme share market volatility that we are currently experiencing, Colonial First State will temporarily allow certain funds to exceed the maximum cash ...

Wall Street tumbles, ASX holds ground

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2020
... volatility. Janus Henderson global head of fixed income, Jim Cielinski, said the Fed's cut would not cure market volatility or the economic slowdown. "We recommend investors remain cautious, recognizing that bonds have provided - an we expect will ...

Investec AM rebrands

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2020
... the future. "Today we start an exciting new phase as an independently-listed company. In spite of the current market volatility, we are excited about the future," he said. "Our purpose of investing for a better tomorrow is now as relevant as ever. We ...

Panic selling to do more damage: Ord Minnett

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2020
... storm, is likely to do more damage as it spreads across asset classes, according to latest Ord Minnett research. "Market volatility inevitably reverberated into the listed hybrids market, with the asset class suffering a blow out in spreads, in most ...

Chief economist update: Coronavirus cures climate change

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2020
... the day after the Fed's second emergency rate cut. For sure and for certain, there'll be lotsa lotsa market volatility ahead until the incidence of infections has peaked. The good news? The coronavirus is succeeding where the Kyoto Protocol or ...

Coronavirus is an investment opportunity: Fidelity

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020
COVID-19, despite its obvious health hazards and hysteria-spooked market volatility, can actually be an opportunity for investors, enabling them to purchase the market's darlings at discounted prices. That's according to Paul Taylor, portfolio ...

Major industry events cancelled amid pandemic

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020
... supporting this year - SHINE4Kids, Starlight Foundation and Learning Links -will be continuing their work despite market volatility and COVID-19 outbreaks. "It's at times like these that they need our support more than ever," she said. McLaren added ...

Moody's to give free research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2020
... Rob Fauber, chief operating officer of Moody's Corporation, said: "We recognise that during times of intense market volatility and uncertainty, comprehensive and timely information is imperative." "Moody's mission is to provide trusted insights and standards ...