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ATO called to assist in early release super scheme

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
... have insurance through their super fund. We want people to have access to their funds, to help them through very difficult times, but it is important to know and map the consequences. The institute said it is encouraging the government to commit to restoring ...

Times of turmoil create opportunities: deVere

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2020
... from the economic impact of the virus, and that professional investors had already adjusted their portfolios accordingly. "Times of immense [turmoil] can be times of great ingenuity, promise and opportunity," he said. It comes as Morningstar releases ...

Super funds revalue unlisted assets

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2020
... at their "fair value". He added regular independent valuations were undertaken to "maintain equity between members at all times". "The values of all investment portfolios have been adjusted to reflect the economic and financial market impacts of COVID-19," ...

The impact of COVID-19 on emerging markets

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
Emerging markets, which in recent times had made somewhat of a comeback, are now cowering in the shadow of the rapidly spreading coronavirus. As the world falls into a recession, COVID-19 will have a disproportionate impact on emerging markets, with ...

Calls for super release to borrow from RBA

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
... indebtedness in this way with an interest cost doesn't seem to be as good an option as borrowing against super." Desperate times call for innovative measures, he said.

Australia to lean on super

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2020
... measures which recognises super is people's money, it's the savings of working Australians," Lloyd said. "In extreme times like this when people unexpectedly face financial hardship, it [superannuation] can and should be used." Lloyd called for ...

Chief economist update: What happens in China...

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2020
... various apps, there wouldn't be any commerce or even virtual social interaction that would be taking place during these times of quarantines and lockdowns and social isolation. But I digress. Just as the rate of infections from the coronavirus grow ...

Macquarie shares halve in COVID-19 sell-off

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020
... COVID-19." Conway also believes the future doesn't look too bright for the banks. "As for the big banks, I see tougher times ahead," he said. "Bank profits will continue to come under pressure as funding gets more expensive and net interest margins ...

Banks defer small business loan repayments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020
... "APRA's objective in building up this capital strength has been to ensure it is available to be drawn upon if needed in times such as this."

Elanor launches new fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2020
... established health precincts and supported by strong anchor tenants. "With Australian healthcare expenditure growing at over 2.5 times GDP, prevailing healthcare sector cost structures are driving demand for more efficient healthcare service delivery ...