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ERS top of mind for advisers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2020
Early release of super was the topic most frequently asked about by advisers during March and April, according to new figures from AMP's technical adviser support team.

Super funds release $1.3bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2020
APRA has released the first Early Release Super (ERS) figures, showing $1.3 billion has been paid to members in the first week of the scheme.

Westpac to review business units

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2020
Westpac has determined several of its business units lack sufficient scale, including superannuation and investments, and is set to launch a strategic review aimed at simplifying the group.

Janus Henderson hit by COVID-19

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2020
Janus Henderson assets under management fell 21% compared to the prior quarter, citing the impact of COVID-19.

Markets slump as US jobless claims hit 30m

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2020
US bourses fell overnight after data revealed 3.8 million Americans filed for unemployment last week.

IOOF sees surge in FUM

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2020
IOOF announced funds under management grew 34% in the third quarter to $195.6 billion, despite recording a negative impact from its advice and investment management arms.

Lloyds profits down 95%

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2020
UK bank Lloyds reported a profit plunge of 95% compared to the first quarter of 2019 in its latest results.

Chief economist update: Labor Day mayday

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2020
It would have been funny had it not been for the circumstances in which we find ourselves. For right on the eve of Labor Day, the US Department of Labor reports that more than 30 million Americans have now applied for unemployment benefits.

Aussie analysts share COVID-19 investment tips

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2020
Despite investors not reaping similar benefits of rebounds seen abroad, analysts still believe there are plenty of opportunities down under - you just have to focus on finding them.

Future Fund not buying the oil dip

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2020
Oil prices crashed to record low last week but Australia's $162 billion sovereign wealth fund says it has no plans to buy the dip.