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Super fund warns self-employed of early release risks

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
... self-employed person has an average balance of $40,000. "Giving this group access to $20,000 of their superannuation without a plan in place that addresses the fallout from this withdrawal, could mean setting them up for a disastrous situation in retirement," ...

CHESS replacement delayed

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
... replacement, with the ASX confirming it will retain the target of opening an industry test environment (ITE) in July. "The re-plan will provide additional time for users to complete their operational readiness activities and to consider the rule changes ...

Time for financials to step up: Study

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
New research reveals that nine in 10 Australians believe the finance sector has a key role to play in generating positive social, environmental and economic outcomes for the nation. The study comes out of Australian Ethical and Responsible Investment ...

Ontario Teachers' takes stake in Sydney desal plant

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
The $201 billion Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan along with Morrison & Co, on behalf of the Utilities Trust of Australia have acquired The Infrastructure Fund's ownership stake in the Sydney Desalination Plant. Following the transaction, Ontario Teachers' ...

Industry funds face reality of COVID-19 shutdown

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2020
... facing unemployment and are likely to be eligible to access $10,000 from their super this year under the government's plan to assist those facing financial hardship as a result of COVID-19. Rainmaker analysis of APRA data shows 58% of Rest's ...

Super funds revalue unlisted assets

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2020
... effectively using our cash to buy the shares that members are selling. The strength of our liquidity position is such that we plan to continue the strategy for the foreseeable future."

Chief economist update: The cheaper alternative

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2020
"Australia is following in the COVID-19 footsteps of the UK and experts are warning the floodgates are likely to open soon." This statement -- printed by the Australian Financial Review - talked about the rising number of infections in the UK and how ...

Why remediation jobs aren't short-term

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
The woman who ran BT Financial Group's advice remediation program has revealed what financial advisers need to know about remediation, and why some of the banks may make their remediation teams permanent. Melissa Bogg was program director and head ...

Chief economist update: Lock us down Scotty!

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
Think your 30-50% year-to-date loss in your equity portfolio is bad? Just wait until all buyers disappear, consumed by a tiny speck of micro-organism. Remember Murphy's Law? "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong". Monetary and Keynesian stimulus ...

NAB Private director starts new venture

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2020
A former director in NAB's private bank has set up a funds management distribution business, and has signed a UK fund manager as its first client. Richard Borysiewicz, who was a private client director at NAB Private focusing on high-net-worth clients ...