CBA’s upgrade cycle may be over as valuation disconnect grows

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Matthew Davison, Portfolio Manager at Martin Currie Australia has cautioned that Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s (CBA) recent upgrade cycle may be drawing to a close, despite the bank continuing to post... Read more continue reading

Why self-directed investors must dig deeper before they commit

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Fixed income has long been seen as the conservative cornerstone of investment portfolios, but recent market events have exposed a more dangerous truth: not all fixed income products are created... Read more continue reading

HESTA insurance fees to fall on AIA Australia partnership renewal

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HESTA has announced it will reduce fees for insured members on their current levels of cover after the re-appointment of AIA Australia as the Fund’s insurance partner. HESTA CEO Debby... Read more continue reading

Apex Group to support new ETF Shares business

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Global financial services provider Apex Group Ltd. has been selected to provide end-to-end fund administration services for Australian-based Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) provider, ETF Shares. ETF Shares launched its first... Read more continue reading

Data shows PE has turned a corner, but sentiment yet to catch on

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Data shows that global private equity (PE) is on the rebound, yet sentiment hasn’t caught up and good discounts are still available, according to Adam Myers, Executive Director at Pengana... Read more continue reading

Markets resilient but not euphoric

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Geopolitical risks remain high, but markets have so far shown resilience, supported by low unemployment and strong liquidity conditions, providing opportunities for investors that know where to look, according to... Read more continue reading

Betashares breaks new ground with globally recognised private assets offering

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Betashares, a leading Australian financial services company, today announced a significant expansion of its investment offering with the formation of Betashares Private Capital, a dedicated division focused on delivering institutional... Read more continue reading

Perpetual Asset Management launches its first fixed income and credit Active ETF

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Perpetual Asset Management has launched the Perpetual Diversified Income Active ETF (ASX:DIFF), its first Active ETF utilising its Credit and Fixed Income capabilities. Launched on the Australian Stock Exchange today,... Read more continue reading

Insurers revise portfolios as geopolitics and private credit dominate investments, Janus Henderson report finds

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ustralian insurers have a growing investment risk appetite led by the pursuit of private markets, according to the 2025 Australian Insurance Report by Janus Henderson Investors. The report, which captures... Read more continue reading

Despite market volatility and noise, US Treasuries are still considered a safe-haven

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Recent market volatility and news flow driven by geopolitical and trade issues have led some to question the US Treasuries’ status as a safe-haven. While there are valid concerns around... Read more continue reading