Investment Strategy

MLC has liquidity for claims surge

CEO Geoff Lloyd said they have been raising liquidity in the market to manage the surge in hardship claims that are expected to hit 25,000 a month.

Sarah JonesApril 1, 2020

Liquidity: Super funds say they have enough

Australia’s largest superannuation funds including Sunsuper, First State Super and Cbus all say they have enough liquidity to meet any redemption needs. At least for now.

Sarah JonesMarch 30, 2020

Coronavirus crisis highlights drawdown risks

The extreme market volatility caused by the current crisis is a powerful reminder of the importance of guaranteed income for retirees and throws into sharp focus the problems that super funds will face as retirees draw down their savings, says Challenger investment chief, Chris Plater.

Elizabeth FryMarch 30, 2020

Investment Strategy

Cashed-up QSuper hunts for distressed assets

QSuper, one of the nation’s largest bondholders, is set to take advantage of opportunities as they unfold in turbulent markets following the harrowing coronavirus outbreak.

Elizabeth FryMarch 30, 2020

Investment Strategy

Bond managers raise spreads as liquidity dwindles

Evaporating liquidity in fixed income has forced several of Australia’s largest asset managers to pass the higher spread onto their investors, according to Morningstar.

Sarah JonesMarch 25, 2020

Investment Strategy

Fed policy won’t ease liquidity crisis

The US Federal Reserve’s decision to make its bond-buying program open-ended won't ease the extreme liquidity crisis despite Wall Street rallying on the news, according to one top academic.

Elizabeth FryMarch 25, 2020