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

Average mortgage lifts at fastest pace in 16yrs; Aussie consumers experience FOTU

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Consumer sentiment; Lending; Health package; RBA speech Health package: The Federal Government has unveiled a $2.4 billion health package to assist Australians in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.... Read more continue reading

Following consultation, ASIC releases new regulatory framework for foreign financial services providers

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ASIC has released its new regulatory framework for foreign financial services providers (FFSPs) providing financial services to Australian wholesale clients. ‘Our new regulatory framework facilitates Australian wholesale access to foreign... Read more continue reading

The increasing economic threat from coronavirus – what to watch for and what should investors do

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Key points The rout in financial markets has continued, on the back of coronavirus, made worse by a flow on to oil markets. The risk of a deeper hit to... Read more continue reading

Robeco ranks first in ShareAction responsible investment assessment

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Robeco has come first place in the ranking by the Asset Owners Disclosure Project (AODP), a project managed by the responsible investment organization ShareAction. ShareAction ranked 75 of the world’s... Read more continue reading