covid 19

Superannuation

Hostplus ready to deploy funds under early access scheme

Hostplus has said it has ample liquidity available to support members undergoing financial hardship due to COVID-19 but warned it would substantially reduce member’s fina...

Superannuation

APRA’s key questions on super fund liquidity

Superannuation funds are being asked key questions around their liquidity position in the face of COVID-19....

Funds management

This is not the next GFC: BlackRock

The COVID-19 chaos is not a repeat of the 2008 global financial crisis, says BlackRock, but will deliver a ‘sharp and deep economic shock’ to global markets as the firm r...

Financial planning

COVID-19 highlights industry burden

Financial advisers are struggling to cope with the increased burden of the economic crisis from the COVID-19 pandemic....

Policy & Regulation

ASIC orders 25% reduction in market trades

Large market participants have been ordered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to reduce market trades by 25% as the regulator moves to bring order....

Funds management

ASX employee tests positive for COVID-19

The Australian Securities Exchange has launched its business continuity plan to ensure market operations will not be disrupted after an employee tested positive for COVID...