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Super fund warns self-employed of early release risks

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
... until these venues re-open (if they do)," she said. "I need the money to pay for childcare because being a single mum is extra hard with no support and the government supplement just isn't enough."

Global hiring freeze for BlackRock

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
... virus in Australia. Meanwhile, ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliot took to LinkedIn Live to say ANZ is hiring to meet the extra demand brought about by those experiencing financial hardship. The bank moved 150 staff to its hardship division and is hiring ...

Super fund merger delayed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
... the merger - just with an extended time." Turner acknowledged that recent restrictions as a result of COVID-19 have put extra strain on people. "Clearly things have changed rapidly for all Australians in the last few weeks. We recognise the pressure ...

Early release to bite retirement hard

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
... said. "But members should tread carefully and only think about cracking open their super after they've taken up the extra cash support on offer from the government- super should be the last resort given the impact it can have on your retirement nest ...

Recovery expected in 2021: IMF

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
Although the outlook for 2020 looks bleak, recovery is on the cards for 2021, according to IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva. Following a conference call of G20 finance ministers and Central Bank governors Georgieva said that while the human ...

Platforms maintain cash rate on RBA cut

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020
... deposits, cash funds, ETFs etc) and we do not require them to hold a surplus above our minimum. "If a client chooses to hold extra 'at call cash' it is at their direction and discretion for a variety of reasons which are in their control." But ...

FASEA exam to go online

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2020
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority has cancelled the scheduled April adviser exam, with advisers set to take it online as the COVID-19 pandemic rolls on. FASEA has been forced to cancel its April face-to-face exams. Recognising the ...

Volatility hits super funds

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2020
The current volatility of global financial markets is taking its toll on some of Australia's largest superannuation funds. Latest Rainmaker analysis of superannuation returns and unit pricing shows Australia's large superannuation funds aren't ...

Aussie ETF industry contracts

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2020
Australian ETFs lost $2 billion in February as the industry contracted for the first time in more than a year amid fears of the spreading COVID-19 pandemic. According to BetaShares, the 3.1% month on month decline in funds under management was due entirely ...

Coronavirus is an investment opportunity: Fidelity

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020
... never know if things are going to move," he says. "You still want to be invested at all times, but you just need a little extra ammunition." Taylor believes the ASX will hit the 7000 mark again "very quickly" once we get over "the hump" of coronavirus ...