ASIC takes steps to ensure equity market resiliency

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As part of the Australian Government’s response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), ASIC has taken steps to ensure Australian equity markets remain resilient. Australian equity markets have seen record trading... Read more continue reading

The COVID-19 coronavirus crisis

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Economic and financial perspectives Just over a month ago, on February 10, we wrote our first report on the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. At that time it was known as the... Read more continue reading

ASX confirms normal market operations after a positive case of COVID-19, and asks employees to work from home

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ASX reports that one of our employees has tested positive to COVID-19. The advice was received on Saturday 14 March. In line with ASX policy and the recommendations of health... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 13 March, 2020

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets collapsed over the past week as concerns about the global economic impact of the coronavirus intensified, oil prices plunged... Read more continue reading

Coronavirus delays property development but REITS resilient in volatile market

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Both local and global REITS are expected to be relatively resilient in the face of recent market turmoil. Property projects such as shopping centres and apartment developments will not be... Read more continue reading

Economic Stimulus Package

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Economic news The Federal Government has compiled a $17.6 billion package of measures that aim to support businesses and the most vulnerable consumers in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus... Read more continue reading

Fiscal ‘shot-in-the arm’ critically important to protecting against major downside economic risks

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“The Federal Government’s economic stimulus plan outlined today will play a critically important role in dampening the most significant downside risks confronting the Australian economy right now,” according to Yasser... Read more continue reading

ASIC Annual Forum and Annual Dinner postponed

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Due to the uncertain availability of international and interstate speakers and delegates and the evolving situation surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we have made the difficult decision to postpone the... Read more continue reading

FPA committed to supporting the next generation of planners at national event series

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is delighted to be hosting the FPA Careers in Financial Planning Event Series in partnership with the leading education provider Kaplan Professional for the second... Read more continue reading

Bold response needed in uncertain times

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The state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW, says the State Government has to take a bold approach in June’s State Budget to restore confidence and avoid job losses, as the impact... Read more continue reading