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Isolated advisers enter the digital age

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020
... she has experienced a few roadblocks with some product providers still demanding paper-based documentation. "It blows my mind that in 2020 there are still some providers who need original copies of documentation, or who still require paper-based applications," ...

What's next for income-focused funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020
... dividend scale backs, but income-focused funds will be hurt a little more. Balance sheet strength should be front of the mind for new allocations," he said. Hunting for dividends Plato Investment Management managing director Don Hamson expects dividends ...

Big banks cop a beating

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2020
The big four banks have all suffered a rating downgrade due to the COVID-19 fallout, while APRA warns they should cut dividends and bonuses. Fitch Ratings downgraded all four of the major banks, and their New Zealand subsidiaries, due to its expectation ...

Not safe to launch: APRA

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2020
APRA will not issue a new superannuation licence any time within the next six months, with the prudential regulator keen to avoid the early failure of new super funds at the hands of COVID-19. APRA has suspended the issuance of new licences to budding ...

Stimulus is finite: Prime Minister

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2020
... response plan, Prime Minister Scott Morrison explained economic decisions have been made with modelling of the medical crisis in mind. "There are two parts to those charts," Morrison said in reference to the modelling. "One is the peak and the other ...

No exclusions for frontline workers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2020
... healthcare workforce may feel when working on the frontline. "This is part of helping these Australians to have peace of mind for themselves and their families while continuing their vital service to our community," she said. The FSC added that for those ...

Asset devaluation continues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 3 APR 2020
... than they would ordinarily have had prior to the emergence of COVID-19 a few short months ago," Hostplus said. "With this in mind, we have worked closely with our investment managers and asset consultant to determine appropriate impacts on the valuations ...

Business unusual: COVID-19 threats facing real estate

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... conditions." He argued that real estate is still an opportune investment, even in this environment. "However, it is worth keeping in mind that real estate is a real asset, with a growing income profile over time (albeit disrupted at the moment)," Berry ...

Fixed income liquidity squeeze bites

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
Financial advisers and investors in fixed income funds are feeling the heat as markets trade less frequently in the ongoing COVID-19 correction, and they are slugged with exit costs. Unlisted managed fixed income funds from giants like Vanguard and ...

Bigger balances, bigger blow: Elia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
Speaking to Financial Standard, Hostplus chief executive David Elia has said it's the super funds with higher average account balances that should be worried about the impact of the early release scheme. Hitting back at public commentary suggesting ...