FASEA cancels face-to-face April exam sittings Registered candidates have the option to sit the exam online or to defer the exam for a later sitting as the authority recognises the challenges presented by COVID-19. For more.

FASEA embraced remote meeting ahead of exam decision The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority had opted for a remote approach for the next meeting of its so-called ‘Contributors Forum’ well ahead of its announcement to cancel the April face to face adviser exam. For more.

Familiar faces lead way for global equities Eight new global equity funds received five Crowns in the latest rebalance, but old faces still lead when it comes to returns. For more.

JPMAM prepares to further de-risk its bond funds J.P. Morgan Asset Management is concentrating its bond portfolio primarily in government bonds and is willing to further de-risk if there was a rebound in risk assets. For more.

Three scenarios for oil With a recent change in policy in Saudi Arabia, there will be a growing weakness for many nations that are heavily reliant on oil, with the possibility of unrest, according to Janus Henderson. For more.

Afterpay shares plummet after US regulator fine Shares in financial technology company Afterpay have fallen 31% in one day after it was forced to pay a fine to refund US customers who paid late fees. For more.

La Trobe offers support for COVID-19 affected businesses La Trobe Financial has announced measures to help those businesses affected by COVID-19. For more.

Societe Generale charged by ASIC They have been charged with breaching client money obligations from between December, 2014, and September, 2018. For more.

Successful retirement, is it about more than money? Much focus is given to accruing enough income for retirement but, writes Michelle Dowling, there is a need to consider clients’ mental health and wellbeing as they move away from a working environment. For more.

Investment ideas for a new decade As we commence the 2020s, investors need to adjust to a lower yield landscape and understand which investments can help to deliver them positive returns, writes Yoram Lustig. For more.

Funds reporting drastic moves There have been nine funds in the latest FE fundinfo Crown Ratings rebalance which have seen a significant five-ranking move from their previous position last September. For more.

New beginnings for the Newstart Allowance IOOF TechConnect’s Mark Gleeson explains the changes that advisers need to be aware of for their clients ahead of the move from Newstart to JobSeeker Payment this month. For more.