CORONAVIRUS

Expert Analysis

Investors have been considering their equity allocations on the basis of ‘growth at any price’, writes Mahesh Fonseka, but COVID-19 might see the end of this strategy....

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Expert Analysis

These are challenging times for equity investors as the spread of COVID-19 and its impact on the global economy drives uncertainty, writes Anton Tagliaferro....

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Tools & guides

The COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as the greatest disruption to economic growth in generations but presents an opportunity to highlight the benefits of technology, writes...

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Financial planning

Advisers receiving asset-based fees have ‘skin in the game’ which is important at time such as the current market volatility being generated by COVID-19, according to the...

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Funds management

Over half of investors expect to see a U-shaped recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Bank of America survey, with nearly all participants expecting a reces...

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Funds management

Investors need to watch out among the recent capital raising as some companies could still struggle after the COVID-19 pandemic despite an attractive price, according to ...

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Funds management

Investors have to avoid being lured into the bear market honey trap because of minor market rises, according to sharemarket strategist and market analyst, Rod North....

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Funds management

The restrictions on travel have dented the performance of global listed infrastructure funds, according to Zenith investment Partners, but greater downside protection mea...

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Funds management

Infrastructure mispricing creates buying opportunities although parts of the sector have been hit by the COVID-19....

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Financial planning

The corporate watchdog has announced three temporary relief measures to help consumers receive affordable and timely financial advice during the COVID-19 pandemic....

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Policy & Regulation

At least 70 people complained to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission about real estate agents giving advice on early release superannuation, but its init...

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Funds management

Faced with COVID-19 factors, Westpac has announced new and increased provisioning and asset write-downs totalling around $1.4 billion....

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Financial planning

The Financial Planning Association has echoed the Association of Financial Advisers in calling on Choice to retract derogatory comments about financial planners....

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Funds management

Amundi Asset Management says trying to time the bottom of the market is unrealistic and investors need to gradually consider opportunities....

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Financial planning

A coalition of consumer groups have warned that accessing early release superannuation should be a last resort, suggesting that they talk to a financial counsellor rather...

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