Dividend cuts, deferrals and cancellations – what can investors expect from Australian equities?

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The swift and violent impact of COVID-19 has been clear for all to see, with lockdowns, rising unemployment rates and growing budget deficits putting significant strain on the global economy.... Read more continue reading

U.S Dollar continues to benefit investors – specially in uncertain and volatile markets

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In uncertain times such as the present, with asset prices and exchange rates fluctuating unpredictably, many investors are looking to make sure their portfolios are well-diversified, and to shore-up the... Read more continue reading

Eleven funds issued with Lonsec’s new Sustainability Score

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Lonsec’s new sustainability research is now available on its leading iRate platform, enabling financial advisers to create portfolios that genuinely align with their clients’ values based on underlying asset holdings.... Read more continue reading

FASEA requirements for aged care advice

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The FASEA regulations have had an unsettling effect on the industry and much of the discussion to date has centred around disruption and educational and exam requirements. But now is... Read more continue reading

Australians in the dark on super investments as COVID-19 hits retirement savings

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In the weeks leading up to the COVID-19 crisis and its dramatic impact on markets, the majority of Australians believed their superannuation fund would protect their retirement savings from a... Read more continue reading

Q2 ETF landscape report shows robustness of the ETF sector in Australia

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The latest Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) sector report from ETF Securities- the Q2 ETF Landscape Report – continues to reflect the vote of confidence in this asset class by investor activity, despite the... Read more continue reading

The outlook for dividends in a world of yield starvation

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There remains much uncertainty regarding the depth, breadth and length of the COVID-19 recession. For example, the Global Economic Policy Uncertainty Index (compiled by academics from Stanford, Chicago, and Northwestern)... Read more continue reading

Australian and global Corporates lead UN-backed climate advocacy campaign

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The Australian local network of the UN Global Compact has urged business and the Federal Government to remain focused on the opportunities and threats presented by climate change by incorporating... Read more continue reading

Deferred, cancelled, and suspended – a look at dividends in the current market environment

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What has happened? The COVID-19 pandemic and response from governments to manage the health and safety of the global population has led to significant changes in daily life. Social distancing... Read more continue reading

Explaining the April US equity bounce

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Key points US unemployment is heading for levels not seen since the Great Depression. Despite the current dire economic outlook, US equity indices are back to October 2019 levels after... Read more continue reading