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Our chosen trio shares their views on the coronavirus crash, chances of a recession, oil price war and what it means for you and your investments at InvestSMART's 2020 National Tour.

March has been dominated by Directors buying shares in their own companies. Alex Gluyas looks into why this is the case and which companies it’s occurring in.

Olivia Long urges the government to increase its focus on the superannuation sector by decreasing the minimum pension requirements in response to volatile market conditions.

Lisa Papachristoforos explains why real-time reporting is a challenge facing the SMSF industry and what the pros and cons of it are.

Steve Sammartino explores the idea that assets, like cars, will soon make their own economic decisions and decide how they can allocate themselves within the wider economy.

Panicky behaviour, both buying and selling, is the enemy of good returns. We've all read it and I've learned it from bitter experience.

Scott Francis suggests four lines of thinking to help investors remain on course during times of market fear.

Our chairman Paul Clitheroe discusses robo advice and what it means for Australian investors and SMSFs.

Lisa Papachristoforos questions whether we will see another pension drawdown relief for superannuant retirees similar to the one introduced 11 years ago during the GFC.

Robert Gottliebsen explains why he thinks COVID-19 and the oil war are not long-term forces and looks ahead to how strong the market recovery could be.

As the ASX market volatility continues, Alex Gluyas looks at Directors who are increasing their skin in the game and reassuring investors of their company's ability to weather the coronavirus storm.

Andrew Yee explains how those with smaller superannuation balances who have irregular work patterns can take advantage of the "carry forward" rule.

We understand that February will have impacted your investment performance and that the kind of market movements we have seen in February can rock your investment resolve.

Michael Mancuso looks at how Australia's property market is coping with the coronavirus outbreak.

First home buyers face a conundrum right now. Home loan interest rates are at record lows. But returns on savings accounts are also extremely low - and property values are on the rise.

Alex Gluyas begins part one of his series on Australia’s medical biotech industry by looking at how Australia has become a destination for biotech innovation and why investors should still exercise caution.