Month: April 2020

Wellbeing learnings after life in Japan during COVID-19 | AMP Capital

Wellbeing learnings after life in Japan during COVID-19 The COVID-19 human health emergency is pushing us all to live a more quiet, isolated existence. For me, experiencing this reality in Asia during the initial COVID-19 outbreak brought home the importance of some simple, fundamental wellbeing routines. At the moment, countries around the world are coming to grips with the COVID-19 fight we have on our hands. We, and what we read daily, are consumed by …

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Federal Government stimulus package: Changes to pension drawdown and deeming rates

Federal Government stimulus package: Changes to pension drawdown and deeming rates The Australian Federal Government has proposed two key measures to help retirees and those receiving income support to manage the financial impact of COVID-19. 1. Lower minimum pension drawdown rates The government has announced a 50% reduction in the minimum income drawdown from account-based pensions and similar products for 2019-20 and 2020-21. This means Australian retirees can reduce income payments from their superannuation-based pensions …

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Supporting clients with super choices during the COVID-19 crisis | Money & Life

Supporting clients with super choices during the COVID-19 crisis Policy changes and market volatility are throwing the spotlight on super as the COVID-19 crisis ramps up. Get insights from industry leaders to keep in mind as you talk to clients about options for their super. The COVID-19 pandemic cast a long shadow over the 2020 Retirement Conference held on 31 March in more ways than one. As you’d expect at this time of social distancing, …

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Dividends explained

Dividends explained If you are a shareholder of a company, you may receive payments known as dividends. These payments represent your share of the company’s profits and are your reward for investing. Dividends may be a great way to boost your income and are often considered tax effective. Find out exactly how they work and how often you’ll get paid. Why and when companies pay dividends When a publicly listed company makes a profit, its …

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