Australian-first ‘Atomic’ settlement achieved in regulated market

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ASIC-licensed market operator Imperium Markets has successfully used eAUD, issued as CBDC by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), to achieve ‘atomic’ settlement on securities transactions during the RBA CBDC... Read more continue reading

Markets buying opportunities abound for careful stockpickers

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While the impact of rising interest rates and inflation is still to be fully felt in the market, there are still pockets of opportunity for stockpickers within certain sectors, according... Read more continue reading

Allocation of cyber budgets key to mitigating breaches

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Businesses are increasing their allocation of funds towards cyber security however questions remain over whether funds are being directed to the right areas, according to HLB Mann Judd risk and... Read more continue reading

Central banks yet to win battle against inflation, interest rate hikes likely to continue

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Global economic activity has proved stronger than seemed likely at the start of the year, given the scale of supply-side shocks that had fuelled inflation and eaten into disposable incomes... Read more continue reading

Fixed Income ETF inflows outpace equities as rising interest rates improve yield prospects

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Fixed income ETFs attracted the most cash flow of any asset class in the first half of 2023, according to data recently released by the ASX and Vanguard. Australian bond... Read more continue reading

Equip Super delivers strong results for all members in FY23

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Equip Super members have been rewarded with positive performance achieved across all investment options in FY23. Equip Super’s Balanced Growth investment option achieved remarkable results, securing a spot among the top... Read more continue reading

Infrastructure is the key to entering emerging markets

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For investors looking to take advantage of the opportunities in emerging markets, infrastructure is an attractive way to do so and there is no better time than now, according to... Read more continue reading

Sector Report: Australian shares, large companies

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Market leadership narrows to GFC levels Over the past twelve months to 31 May 2023, investors have faced a particularly challenging market environment. Amidst macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, it... Read more continue reading

AMP MySuper delivers annual return of 9.1 per cent

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AMP has delivered a return of 9.1 per cent for members of its AMP MySuper 1970s superannuation fund option for the financial year ending 30 June 2023. Part of AMP’s... Read more continue reading

Rise of artificial intelligence underlines role of ESG analysis

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The spectrum of risks arising from artificial intelligence (AI) is wide. On one end lie doomsday scenarios involving ‘super-intelligent’ AIs that their creators can’t understand or control. More potential immediate... Read more continue reading