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Markets react as antiviral drug disappoints

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2020
... drug hoped to treat COVID-19 had flopped in human trials saw markets fall overnight. Originally reported by the Financial Times, the publisher said Gilead Sciences antiviral drug remdesivir did not reduce the coronavirus pathogen in bloodstreams, nor ...

The blame game

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
... as well as political interest," Griffith said. "The publishing and heightened focus on rankings, especially over shorter times frames, may lead to detrimental impacts." Superannuation is a long-term investment for members, and Griffith said the short-term ...

Multi-asset strategies key in COVID-19 crisis: First Sentier

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
... fundamentals reflect themselves over the long term, markets are not globally efficient. "So there can and will be dislocations at times - as we have seen in recent months," he said. "The key difference this time is that the changes in the economy are ...

SMSFs granted annual return extension

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
... been extremely pleasing is the positive approach of the ATO on these issues." "There is a realisation that these difficult times require pragmatic solutions that might not be in strict accordance with the legislation." The ATO also provided guidance ...

Chief economist update: Thank goodness for Sorbent

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
... counter-intuitive and abnormal given the sharp fall in consumer confidence to a nine-year low in March. Then again these are abnormal times. Pessimism over disruptions in production and therefore, reduced supply - of toilet papers, grogs, pasta, rice ...

IOOF joins FEW corporate partner lineup

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
... Judith Beck said it is heartening to see IOOF recognise the importance of providing staff with support in these unprecedented times. "People need support more than any other time I have seen in my 25-year plus career," she said. The group recently launched ...

Managed accounts use broadens

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2020
... distribution Meaghan Victor said the extra time advisers were gaining from managed accounts was proving valuable during times of market volatility to nurse clients through difficult moments, particularly as more advisers shift towards wealth coaching. ...

Why COVID-19 could boost ESG

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2020
... corporate engagement John Wilson added that COVID-19 has demonstrated how fragile even large corporate entities can be in times of extreme uncertainty. "This Earth Day, our engagement may be more vital than ever because the COVID-19 crisis has exposed ...

APRA to track ERS payment times

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2020
... RSE licensees, including the number and value of early release benefits paid to superannuation members and the processing times of those payments," the regulator said. "It will help the government, APRA and other stakeholders monitor the take-up of the ...

SuperFriend bolsters support offerings as demand peaks

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2020
... cover psychological first aid, workplace mental health fundamentals, and specific training for claims management. "During times of massive change and uncertainty, frontline staff routinely interact with people who are frustrated, upset, angry and aggressive. ...