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17 March 2020 • By Lachlan Maddock • 1 min read

‘Equity markets can survive this crisis’

Investors need to keep their eyes open for opportunities as global markets continue to tumble in the coronavirus rout. Over the last few weeks, ...

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ASIC takes action against major bank

ASIC is pursuing a multimillion-dollar penalty against one of the big four banks for alleged breaches of the ASIC Act and Corporations Act

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Industry super fund freezes stock lending

An $85 billion industry superannuation fund has urged its custodian to immediately recall all shares currently out on loan, while hinting other funds ...

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Investment manager’s chief steps down

A multinational investment manager and resources consultant has indicated its Australia chief executive has decided to depart the group

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Finance giants suspend buybacks

Some of the world’s largest financial institutions have suspended share buyback programs as they grapple with the fallout of the market rout

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RBA prepares unconventional weapons

The RBA will make a decision this week on whether to take the plunge on unconventional monetary policy as markets are roiled by the coronavirus ...

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ETFs weather coronavirus storm

ETFs have passed the “real-life test of extraordinary volatility” as markets tumbled amid the coronavirus rout. After 14 solid months, the ...

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RBA extends liquidity boost

The RBA will extend the lifeline it offered banks last week as Australian markets continue to suffer from liquidity shortages amidst the global ...

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ASIC steps in to protect markets

ASIC has taken steps to ensure Australian equity markets remain resilient as the coronavirus roils the financial system. ASIC has issued directions ...

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Fed takes war footing

The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates to nearly zero and launched a multibillion-dollar quantitative easing program as the bank tries to ...

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