Podcast 6: Out of step

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Despite the RBA’s recent monetary and fiscal intervention, a recession still seems to be on the cards. Why is the RBA so unwilling to follow along with more unconventional policy... Read more continue reading

Economic freeze sends US oil price sub-zero

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While reviewing the overnight market on the 21st of April 2020, no doubt we were not alone in taking a moment or two to comprehend the number we saw. West... Read more continue reading

Fed to go negative? Any idea can seem ‘crazy’ until it becomes fact

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The market is becoming focused on whether the Federal Reserve (Fed) will take rates negative. Admittedly, Powell has thrown a bit of cold water on it by saying that they... Read more continue reading

Claims Advocacy – from ‘value add’ to core advice offering

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Introduction Compounding the impact of ongoing licensee consolidation and new professional development requirements, the LIF driven reshaping of adviser remuneration for life insurance advice – in the form of lower... Read more continue reading

Podcast 5: Credit crunch or crisis?

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With an expected 10% contraction in GDP, rising unemployment, and inflation at the lowest level we’ve seen in decades, how has COVID-19 impacted credit markets and what’s next for interest... Read more continue reading

Plan B: SMSF pension strategies during the COVID-19 recession

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Investment values have nosedived but an SMSF is still required to pay the minimum pension amount – Townsends Lawyers believe it’s time for Plan B. Retirement is supposed to be... Read more continue reading

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