Vanguard launches new global technology and international high yield ETFs and managed fund

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Vanguard has expanded its Australian investment range offering four new investment options in global technology and international high yield, with three new ETFs and one unlisted managed fund. The new... Read more continue reading

Rate rises show importance of SMSF borrowing structures

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The rising interest rate environment has highlighted the importance of having borrowing structures in an SMSF that can be comfortably supported over time, not lending that has been stretched to... Read more continue reading

Franklin Templeton stays moderately positive for 2026, US GDP growth expected at 2.5%

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In a recent economic update, Chris Galipeau, Senior Market Strategist at the Franklin Templeton Institute says that the outlook for 2026 is moderately positive, with GDP growth in the US... Read more continue reading

Super funds still in positive territory for FY26 despite market jitters

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Super funds delivered a positive return in February, with the median growth fund (61–80% growth assets) gaining 1.1% for the month. However, markets have since come under pressure. Escalation of... Read more continue reading

A passive market reshaping liquidity, volatility and returns

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Australia’s equity market is becoming harder to trade in size, even when headline liquidity metrics look benign. Rising passive ownership and a shrinking actively traded free float are weakening price... Read more continue reading

It’s not just Iran

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The war in Iran continues to be the most visible factor driving global equity market returns. For example, the MSCI equity index for oil exporter Norway has gained over 6%... Read more continue reading

Record adoption of managed accounts as Australian advisers seek relief from operational pressures

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Managed accounts have overtaken other investment vehicles to become the preferred core portfolio solution for Australian financial advisers, according to the newly released 17th State Street/Investment Trends Managed Accounts Report.... Read more continue reading

Shares down on the oil shock – 5 key charts for investors to keep in mind

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Key points The War with Iran has led to a surge in oil prices & worries of stagflation which has pushed share markets sharply lower. Predicting how this will all... Read more continue reading

Major superannuation shake up – Payday Super to boost retirement savings for millions

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The way superannuation contributions are paid in Australia is set to change, benefiting millions of Australians through retirement. Yet the majority of the country doesn’t know it’s coming. New research... Read more continue reading

Key to private markets is understanding the opportunities and the risks

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Once exclusive to large institutions, inflows to private markets funds have been strong as investors flock to access well-performing asset classes such as private equity, credit, infrastructure and property. But... Read more continue reading