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Funds management

Downward earnings revisions and bearish signals are still indicating headwinds in the US economy in a similar way to 2008, despite any short-term market rallies, accordin...

Expert Analysis

The recovery from stockmarket lows in March has been the fastest rebound in history, writes Sinead Rafferty, so investors are seeking those companies which will thrive du...

Funds management

Intra-day volatility on the ASX 200 was significantly greater during the COVID-19 pandemic than during the Global Financial Crisis, according to Allan Gray....

Features

Self-managed superannuation funds have been weathering the COVID-19 storm, writes Mike Taylor, but should be alert to the price they may be asked to pay as part of the re...

Features

Significant market corrections are, thankfully, rare but Ausbil Investment Management executive chair, chief investment officer and head of equities, Paul Xiradis, says t...

Features

With equities falling and rates at record lows, Laura Dew speaks to multi-asset managers on how they are utilising their flexible mandates to withstand volatile markets....

Funds management

Investors have to avoid being lured into the bear market honey trap because of minor market rises, according to sharemarket strategist and market analyst, Rod North....

Funds management

Echoing the plight of mortgage funds during the global financial crisis, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has reminded the responsible entities of man...

Financial planning

A coalition of consumer groups have warned that accessing early release superannuation should be a last resort, suggesting that they talk to a financial counsellor rather...

Funds management

Consensus earnings and dividend expectations globally remain too high and will be subject to significant downgrades in coming weeks, according to Janus Henderson....

Financial planning

Although we may enter a recession over the next couple of quarters, there are key signals to look for that will signify the crisis hitting its peak, according to a T. Row...

Funds management

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...

Funds management

The current global selloff triggered by COVID-19 has investors taking refuge in cash, US Treasuries, and gold, according to data....

Editorial

Financial advisers have been the subject of some highly negative publicity over the past decade but their good works have been seen to shine as they help clients navigate...

Features

The chaos caused by COVID-19 is likely to be the final straw to tip Australia into its first recession in 30 years, with managers saying it could be ‘hard to escape’, Lau...

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The RBA has handed down its much-anticipated rate decision, following widespread expectations of a close call....

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