Why 2025 rewarded valuation discipline – and what it means for portfolios in 2026

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Investors heading into 2026 face a markedly more selective market environment, with dispersion, valuation discipline and earnings durability set to drive outcomes, according to asset consultancy firm Atchison. Markets in... Read more continue reading

RBA: it’s all about inflation…and the news ain’t looking great

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I’ve had a hard time convincing myself that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will raise the policy rate when it meets on February 10th. Markets appeared to share that... Read more continue reading

Responsible investing is growing up, not winding down

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Responsible investing is moving beyond what has been a challenging time as the sector adopts a more pragmatic position, according to Dugald Higgins, head of responsible investment & real assets... Read more continue reading

EOY update: Still time to ride the AI boom

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We are two to three years into a global AI boom, not a bubble, according to Munro Partners founding partner and chief investment officer, Nick Griffin. “When I hear the... Read more continue reading

Outlook: Five strategic investment themes to watch in 2026

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1. Don’t bet against the US One of the main questions on investors’ minds is whether the AI-driven U.S. equity surge has created a bubble. Additionally, tariffs and the corresponding rise... Read more continue reading

SG Hiscock tips critical minerals and gold to power small-cap outperformance in 2026

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Small-cap gold and critical mineral miners could benefit from a multi-year resources cycle, underpinned by rising artificial intelligence investment and energy transition needs, according to Rory Hunter, head of emerging... Read more continue reading

TAL enhances Accelerated Protection with innovative TPD Support Option and strengthened Income Protection for self-employed customers  

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TAL has updated its flagship retail product, Accelerated Protection, including the launch of the TPD Support Option, a new approach in the Australian life insurance market. The insurer has also... Read more continue reading

Fund returns stumble over November

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Property and Australian shares weighed on fund returns in November, breaking the seven-month run of positive returns that have been boosting superannuation balances. Leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that... Read more continue reading

Markets look to end the year with momentum, but risks remain balanced

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After a year dominated by political noise, inflation surprises and shifting central bank signals, global markets are closing out 2025 on a strong note. Looking back to the previous quarter,... Read more continue reading

Franklin Templeton and the University of Melbourne uncover inconsistencies in biodiversity investment decision tools

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Franklin Templeton has released an independent review of existing biodiversity impact assessment tools, conducted in partnership with the Melbourne Biodiversity Institute, University of Melbourne. Despite the proliferation of biodiversity impact... Read more continue reading