Heritage launches new support loan for small businesses affected by COVID-19

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Heritage Bank has launched its new SME Support Loan that’s now available for small businesses needing working capital to help get through the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. The SME... Read more continue reading

Investors should consider lasting effects of higher-quality macroeconomic developments

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Global markets have settled into a more normal, high-volatility environment from the extreme volatility over the past few weeks. As hot-spot countries like Spain and Italy hopefully have passed their... Read more continue reading

Good news vs. bad news: The tug-of-war facing markets over the next month

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News is an interesting concept, in that information really only counts as news if it’s unexpected. On the flip side, information isn’t news if it is expected. April, however, is... Read more continue reading

Andrew Swan joins Man GLG as Head of Asia (ex-Japan) Equities  

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Man GLG, the discretionary investment management engine of Man Group, has announced that Andrew Swan will join the firm as Head of Asia (ex-Japan) Equities. With more than 25 years’... Read more continue reading

JobKeeper legislation provides much-needed clarity for business

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With the JobKeeper Payment legislated by Parliament, and the eligibility rules officially released by Treasury, there is some much-needed certainty about what support businesses and their employees can now access, says... Read more continue reading

Aussie jobs market: The calm before the storm

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Labour force Employment rose by 5,900 jobs in March – after increasing by 25,600 in February (previously estimated at +26,700). Full-time jobs fell by 400 with part-time jobs up by... Read more continue reading

Lonsec awards ‘Highly Recommended’ Rating to the Legg Mason Martin Currie Real Income Fund and Active ETF

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In its most recent sector review, Lonsec has upgraded the Legg Mason Martin Currie Real Income Fund rating to ‘Highly Recommended’. Launched in 2010, Legg Mason Martin Currie Real Income Fund has... Read more continue reading

Wheelhouse pursues independent growth following buy-out from Bennelong

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Bennelong Funds Management (Bennelong) and Wheelhouse Investment Partners (Wheelhouse) have agreed for Wheelhouse executives to acquire Bennelong’s stake in the Australian boutique manager after a successful three-year partnership. Under its... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes ASIC Regulatory Relief for financial planners around COVID-19

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes ASIC’s new regulatory relief, which will make it easier for financial planners to help Australians during COVID-19. The FPA has strongly advocated... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes ASIC measures facilitating COVID-19 financial advice

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes an announcement from ASIC yesterday which provides initial relief measures for the provision of COVID-19 related financial advice. “Now, more than ever, Australians... Read more continue reading