Synchron launches virtual catch ups for advisers during COVID-19 emergency

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Synchron has launched a weekly virtual catch up series to help its advisers adapt to a new way of conducting business during the Coronavirus emergency and to help them overcome... Read more continue reading

Whatever it takes

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This is a ‘whatever it takes’ moment for Australia and, indeed, the rest of the world. Former RBA Governor Glenn Stevens’ had a dictum: “first do no wrong”. In the... Read more continue reading

Guidance on CPD compliance arising from COVID-19 business disruption

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FASEA recognises the challenges presented by COVID-19. Importantly FASEA understands that delivery of face to face CPD offerings may be difficult. FASEA encourages Licensees to take a supportive approach to... Read more continue reading

RBA – Ready to walk the talk

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Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe released a statement on 16 March outlining the RBA’s intention to purchase Australian Government Bonds in the secondary market. The statement went... Read more continue reading

Adviser Exam Sittings: FASEA to cancel face to face April Exam and substitute with remote online options

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The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) understands and appreciates the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 global pandemic and its evolving impact in Australia on the business as usual... Read more continue reading

Five charts on investing to keep in mind in rough times like these

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Key points Successful investing can be really difficult in times like the present with immense uncertainty around the impact of coronavirus on the outlook. This makes it all the more... Read more continue reading

NSW releases COVID-19 stimulus package

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The NSW Government has announced a major $2.3 billion health and economic stimulus package to protect the community and help protect jobs in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak over... Read more continue reading

La Trobe Financial establishes hardship assistance program for small business customers affected by COVID-19

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La Trobe Financial has announced it will offer hardship assistance for small business customers who are financially affected by the spread of COVID-19. These small businesses could be tourism operators,... Read more continue reading

Retail spending rose in February

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Retail trade Retail trade: Early estimates show that retail trade rose by 0.4 per cent in February. Retail trade data is important for consumer-focused companies. What does it all mean?... Read more continue reading

Comparing two market crises: a new type of crisis requires a new solution

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The Global Financial Crisis of 2008 was a gigantic worldwide liquidity crisis that morphed into a recession but was largely treatable by monetary policy with fiscal support. Novel monetary and... Read more continue reading