Insight Investment analysis says three things to watch amid painful GDP contractions

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As the world ramps up its response to the coronavirus crisis, with lockdowns and business closures gathering pace, Insight Investment has estimated the potential peak-to-trough impact to global GDP. Our... Read more continue reading

Labassa Capital Fund rated ‘Strong’

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Australia Ratings Analytics (Australia Ratings) has assigned an investment rating of ‘STRONG’ to the Labassa Capital Australian Real Estate Credit Fund (the Fund). A Product Complexity Indicator of ‘YELLOW’ has... Read more continue reading

Coronavirus pandemic: difficult tradeoffs

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Francis A. Scotland, Director of Global Macro Research at Brandywine Global, a Legg Mason Affiliate, discusses the Fed’s recent action and the prospects for improved sentiment as the U.S. and other nations look... Read more continue reading

Is coronavirus driving a recession, depression or an economic hit like no other? What does it mean for the bear market in shares?

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Key points Global share markets have fallen into a bear market, but whether this turns out to be long or short depends on how long the hit to the economy... Read more continue reading

New senior appointment supporting global growth strategy at Maple-Brown Abbott

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Maple-Brown Abbott Ltd. has appointed Duncan Hodnett to the newly-created position of head of global distribution. In the new role, Mr Hodnett is responsible for all Maple-Brown Abbott’s business development,... Read more continue reading

Actuaries Institute says ATO should have key role in early super release, estimates $25b-plus withdrawals

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The Actuaries Institute recommends the Australian Tax Office play a significant role in payment of limited, early release superannuation to people financially impacted by COVID-19. The Government has said it... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF cancels Australian and New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards

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Due to the unforeseeable impact of the ongoing COVID-19 virus, the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Australian and New Zealand Insurance... Read more continue reading

Pandemic lockdown drives recession and turmoil

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It hardly seems like a few of weeks ago that we were considering the imminent spread of COVID-19 outside of China and to the rest of the world. While the... Read more continue reading

ATO releases ‘one stop shop’ for essential tax and super info on COVID-19 stimulus measures

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its website with essential information about tax and superannuation changes that have now become law following the passage of the Government’s Economic Support... Read more continue reading

AMP Bank announces support package for clients

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AMP Bank has launched a support package for clients, including a pause on home loan repayments for clients experiencing financial pressure. AMP Bank Managing Director Rod Finch said: “We’re facing... Read more continue reading