Paul Xiradis talks: The economic outlook, earnings, dividends and banks in the wake of COVID-19

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What is your outlook for the global economy and are governments and central banks doing enough to ensure an eventual economic recovery? It’s fair to say that the current macro... Read more continue reading

The New Economic Order

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Fidelity International has outlined its base case macroeconomic assumption of a U-shaped recovery and addressed the new long-term trends that will set the world on a unique course post Covid-19.... Read more continue reading

Topdocs to provide COVID-19 documentation free of charge to advisers

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Leading legal document provider Topdocs has announced that their new suite of COVID-19 SMSF documentation will be provided free of charge to advisers Australia wide. The new documentation includes packages... Read more continue reading

New Parametric research reveals transition management’s blind spot

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Superannuation funds readjusting their investment portfolios need to carefully consider all the tax implications and not focus solely on timing and transaction costs, says global implementation specialist manager Parametric. In... Read more continue reading

Survivors and thrivers post COVID-19

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The havoc in stock markets in the March quarter from COVID-19 was on a scale rarely seen, with the economic fallout likely to expose vulnerabilities and growing bifurcation in sector... Read more continue reading

Pandemic highlights need for engagement says Calvert

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For socially responsible investors, engagements have never been more vital than they are right now. This was highlighted by John Wilson, Director of Corporate Engagement at Calvert, an Eaton Vance... Read more continue reading

Aberdeen Standard Investments strengthens Australian institutional sales team

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Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) has strengthened its Australian distribution team with the appointment of Vishal Sharma as Institutional Director for Australia and New Zealand, based in Sydney. Vishal will build... Read more continue reading

Pinnacle Investment Management unveils first European-based fund manager

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Five former senior members from Stewart Investors are among the founding members of new London-based investment boutique, Aikya Investment Management (Aikya). The investment boutique, specialising in emerging markets, will be... Read more continue reading

IMB Bank completes merger with Hunter United Employees’ Credit Union

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IMB Bank has completed its merger with Newcastle-headquartered Hunter United Employees’ Credit Union Ltd (‘Hunter United’) after receiving regulatory approval from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority. IMB Chief Executive Robert... Read more continue reading

AMP and AFL Players’ Association extend superannuation partnership

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AMP and the AFL Players’ Association (AFLPA) has announced an extension of their 20-year partnership to provide AFL players with default superannuation. The re-appointment follows a comprehensive review process commissioned... Read more continue reading