Consumer group attack on financial planners is unjustified as Australians battle COVID-19 crisis

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is extremely disappointed by the statements made by consumer group Choice that Australians should consult a financial counsellor rather than a financial adviser... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 9 April, 2020

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets pushed higher again over the past week on the back of a declining number of new coronavirus cases in... Read more continue reading

Consumers looking to financial providers for support during COVID-19

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Consumers are looking to their financial service providers for reassurance during the COVID-19 outbreak, according to new research from life insurer MetLife Australia. MetLife Australia’s COVID-19 Insights research, which looked... Read more continue reading

Dividends under pressure but expected to recover post COVID-19

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The COVID-19 global pandemic has rapidly evolved into the unexpected and far-reaching shutdown of large parts of the global economy, sharply reducing short-term demand for goods and services, as well... Read more continue reading

La Trobe Financial donates $1 million to the Epworth Hospital to help fight COVID-19

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La Trobe Financial has announced that it has donated $1 million to the Epworth Hospital for additional ICU equipment to cope with the anticipated influx of COVID-19 admissions during this... Read more continue reading

Rural property helps in investment diversification

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It has long been held that diversification is a key strategy to minimising risk. It’s a strategy that sees the inclusion of a variety of investments in a portfolio. Assets... Read more continue reading

Credit outlook: ‘The common enemy’

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Spreads have moved from historically narrow levels straight to recessionary wides. It is time to buy. COVID-19 is causing an economic shock comparable to the global financial crisis Authorities scramble... Read more continue reading

FPA READY Index to future proof FPA Professional Practices amid COVID-19 crisis

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) today launched an online diagnostic tool exclusively for FPA Professional Practices as they bolster their businesses to support a growing number of Australians... Read more continue reading

Insync keeps its booking.com investment – travel will return

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Insync Funds Management defies the gloom around COVID-19 and travel/tourism by retaining its holding in booking.com. “Insync believes that bookings.com (as a major player) will get a huge share of... Read more continue reading

Australian retail investors remain resilient in the face of enormous volatility

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Leading research firm Investment Trends provides a brief on the latest views of Australia’s retail investors in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and market volatility. Key highlights Australian retail... Read more continue reading