Coronavirus

Market updates and support for you and your family

The negative impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) are continuing to impact the global economy and the wellbeing of Australians. We are following the Government’s advice about the most effective and appropriate actions to take with our highest priority being the safety, health and welfare of our people, advisers, clients and the community.

During this crisis, we know many have fallen on tough times and we want to help by providing sound financial guidance, support and education (at no cost) through our Community offer.

The Government continues to announce and review initiatives to help individuals and businesses at this uncertain time.

If you are or your business is struggling during this unprecedented time or you have any questions, please contact us or your financial adviser. If you don’t have an adviser we can put you in touch with one.

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25 Jun 2020

Early access to super from 1 July 2020

Individuals affected by the coronavirus can access up to $10,000 of their superannuation in 2019-20 and a further $10,000 in 2020-21.

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25 Jun 2020

Understanding account-based pensions

One day you’ll be ready to retire. Then you can stop working and spend more time doing the things you enjoy. But what are your options when it comes time to access your super?

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11 Jun 2020

Market Insight – 11 June 2020

How are the US and China currently placed in tackling the deep global recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic? Will these global superpowers ‘reboot’ and boost global share market returns?

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06 May 2020

Market and economic snapshot – 4 May 2020

2019 was an unusually strong year for returns with risk assets such as shares and defensive assets such as government bonds both delivering returns well above their long-run averages.

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09 Apr 2020

Scammers taking advantage of super members

ScamWatch, a division of the ACCC that helps protect Australians from scams, has reported an increase in scams since the Coronavirus crisis began.

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08 Apr 2020

Market update – as at 8 April 2020

Dan Farmer, Chief Investment Officer, provides an update on how the Coronavirus has impacted investment markets.

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08 Apr 2020

Changes to minimum pension requirements

The Government has announced changes to help minimise the impact of current economic conditions on retirees.

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07 Apr 2020

The Government’s JobKeeper Payment explained

On 30 March 2020, the Federal Government announced the introduction of the JobKeeper Payment.

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07 Apr 2020

Market update – as at 26 March 2020

While it can be hard to stay in the market when share prices go down, now is not the time to panic.

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31 Mar 2020

Early access to super

Individuals affected by the coronavirus can access up to $10,000 of their superannuation in 2019-20 and a further $10,000 in 2020-21.

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31 Mar 2020

The Government’s Coronavirus stimulus package

In response to the economic impact of the Coronavirus, the Government has announced a number of initiatives to help individuals and businesses at this uncertain time.

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27 Mar 2020

Market Insight – Staying the course

It can be hard to stay in the market when share prices plummet but now is not the time to panic.

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17 Mar 2020

Then out of left field along comes a virus

As the rate of COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases rises, uncertainty about the economic consequences has hit share markets hard. Here’s our assessment of what’s happening and our investment view.

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12 Mar 2020

Managing the impacts of Coronavirus

Ensuring the safety, health and welfare of our people and our clients.