Super funds feel modest headwinds during August

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After a positive start to the new financial year, super fund returns faced modest headwinds in August with the median balanced option delivering an estimated return of -0.1% according to... Read more continue reading

Hidden GEMs: India’s sleeping cat…has become a roaring tiger

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A recent visit to India confirmed that the country is in a good place; the economy is strong, concrete is being poured and sentiment is generally upbeat. As we all... Read more continue reading

Colonial First State announces next generation of managed accounts exclusive to CFS Edge

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Colonial First State (CFS) has unveiled the future of managed accounts that will provide access to game-changing pricing, greater flexibility and enhanced investment capabilities exclusive to CFS Edge. At the... Read more continue reading

The role of investors in protecting biodiversity

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Focusing on investing in firms more conscious of their biodiversity impact should provide rewards for the planet and for investors, writes Chris Iggo, Chair of the AXA IM Investment Institute... Read more continue reading

MLC Life Insurance welcomes Albanese Government support for life insurance covering 24 million Australians

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As Treasury opens consultation on its draft legislation for the objective of superannuation, MLC Life Insurance has welcomed the government’s commitment to insurance in super, underlining its importance to helping... Read more continue reading

The Council of Australian Life Insurers launches ReCALIbrate: A chance for women to reshape life insurance

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On 6 September 2023, the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) launched ReCALIbrate: a chance for women to reshape life insurance. The inaugural program will provide $2,000 grants to five... Read more continue reading

Challenger fixed term annuities now available within Netwealth Platform

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Challenger has announced its fixed term annuities are now available within the Netwealth Platform, simplifying and broadening access to income solutions for advised customers. Making fixed term annuities available within... Read more continue reading

BlackRock iShares to launch the lowest-cost U.S. Treasury ETF in the Australian market

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BlackRock Australia has announced its intent to launch the iShares U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF (IUSG). Priced at 15bps, which is 25% cheaper than the nearest competing ETF in Australia,... Read more continue reading

Janus Henderson unveils Emerging Markets Equity Fund, tapping into 80 years of investment experience

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Janus Henderson Investors (ASX / NYSE: JHG) announced the Australian launch of the Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Equity Fund (Fund). ​The newly launched Fund will offer Australian investors exposure to... Read more continue reading

Private credit to fuel the new Australian economy

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The sixth Intergenerational Report (IGR), recently released, maps what Australia will look like in 40 years. The Report stated that five major forces that will shape the Australian economy over... Read more continue reading