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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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....

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...

Funds management

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

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....

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...

Funds management

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

Financial planning

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

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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