Investment

Sunsuper sees ‘overwhelming flow’ of unadvised members flocking to cash

As unadvised superannuation fund members panic-sell their way to the cash, advisers and their clients are heeding the lessons learnt in the global financial crisis.

Tahn SharpeMarch 25, 2020

ASIC suspends its managed accounts project

As part of a re-calibration of its priorities to focus on COVID-19 challenges, ASIC has taken the MDA consultation off its plate and told its staff to be mindful the industry is facing significant disruption.

Matthew SmithMarch 23, 2020

Share Market

Avoid ‘knee jerk’ reactions: Oreana CIO

Advisers should pause before thinking about selling positions in heavily discounted portfolios and be wary of the 'buy the dip' narrative many equity funds managers are peddling, Oreana's CIO Isaac Poole said.

Matthew SmithMarch 18, 2020

Share Market

Central banks react to ‘black-swan’ event

Stimulus measures from the US Fed have been swift and the RBA has indicated it will follow, but it probably won't be enough to stop the local economy slipping into a recession.

Matthew SmithMarch 16, 2020

Super funds to de-risk with middle-tier investments

IFM Investors' chief economist Alex Joiner expects pension funds to load up on mid-risk assets like infrastructure in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.

Sarah JonesMarch 16, 2020

Share Market

Clients see opportunity, not fear amid sea of red

Clients are looking to take advantage of opportunities as share markets sell off, despite the uncertainty that continues to swirl around the oil price war and virus containment.

Matthew SmithMarch 10, 2020

Investment

Confidence in global systems shaken, Mercer says

The OECD recently warned that the community’s belief that pension systems will deliver on their promises has been eroded. Mercer's David Knox says this has led to a dent in confidence.

David KnoxMarch 9, 2020

ETF's

Sustainability not as compelling for passive investors

While socially responsible investing gains strength in the active market, the trend towards sustainability doesn’t seem to be as strong on the passive investment side.

Tahn SharpeMarch 3, 2020