COVID-19

Financial planning

Extraordinary circumstances call for a changed regulatory approach says AFA....

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Financial planning

Money Management is seeking feedback from advisers on how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting their business continuity and what are the key challenges they face....

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Superannuation

The Government needs to rethink its approach to hardship early access to superannuation to ensure the criteria is tightened and the possibility of rorting removed, accord...

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Superannuation

Both AustralianSuper and UniSuper have been reported as having imposed a downward revaluation of their unlisted assets....

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Life/Risk

The major life insurers have placed advisers on notice that the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic is not the optimal time to be seeking to switch clients, including health ...

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Funds management

The complaint authority will prioritise complaints relating to COVID-19 and has established a dedicated support hotline...

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Financial planning

Overcommunication and capital preservation are key when helping clients allay any concerns during this current volatile bear market, according to Centrepoint Alliance....

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Funds management

China’s recovery should be used by global markets as a sentiment tracker on how the country managed the COVID-19 crisis and protected its economy. ...

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Funds management

The asset manager will pause on making new offers globally, according to a source....

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Superannuation

There was no consultation with major superannuation fund organisations about the Government’s plan to allow people early access to their superannuation, prompting funds t...

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Financial planning

Tough times and the prospect of hardship access to superannuation has emphasised the need for good financial advice, according to MLC Wealth....

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Funds management

Tech and biotech stocks and index trackers that are contributing to help mitigate the current COVID-19 crisis are strategic pickups right now....

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Funds management

According to Bell Asset Management, there will be a chance to pick up some key small and mid-cap stocks at better prices as the economy bounces back, but some may not mak...

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Financial planning

Deloitte has warned of a potential spike in bribery and corruption due to COVID-19....

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Editorial

Financial advisers have been the subject of some highly negative publicity over the past decade but their good works have been seen to shine as they help clients navigate...

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