Impact on markets as Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba steps down

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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation after just eleven months in office, taking responsibility for the ruling coalition’s defeats in both the lower and upper house elections. His position... Read more continue reading

CPD: Artificial Intelligence – five themes for 2025/26

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Commentary about artificial intelligence (AI) has been overtaken by headlines dominated by Trump, tariffs and trade. However, this does not reflect a slowing in the pace of AI; to the... Read more continue reading

iShares surpasses US$5 trillion in global assets under management

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BlackRock has announced that its iShares ETFs have surpassed US$5 trillion in assets under management globally. This milestone underscores the enduring momentum and global leadership of iShares, that has set... Read more continue reading

Call to expand local bond market

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There are opportunities for growing Australian investor access to a more diverse range of fixed income investments. While a range of bond and fixed income exchange traded (ETF) funds are... Read more continue reading

Sustainable equities outlook: AI’s transformative role in an evolving global economy

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Janus Henderson Investors Portfolio Manager Hamish Chamberlayne explores how, in a world marked by geopolitical upheaval, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming traditional economic forces, presenting both opportunities and challenges. In... Read more continue reading

Diversification and liquidity key as markets test investor discipline

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In an environment marked by persistent geopolitical uncertainty, Escala Partners investment advisor and partner Ed Brooke has underscored the importance of preserving liquidity and ensuring portfolios remain nimble enough to... Read more continue reading

The future is on sale with emerging market equities

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Investors are yet to fully take advantage of the opportunities emerging market equities can bring to portfolios. Market conditions are suitable, and valuations are compelling, according to Navin Hingorani, portfolio... Read more continue reading

HESTA urges ASX300 companies to prioritise key issues ahead of AGM season

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To help grow and protect its members’ retirement savings, HESTA is calling for Australia’s largest companies to strengthen their focus on three priority areas including a new investment focus on... Read more continue reading

Equity Trustees partners with Loftus Peak to launch the Loftus Peak Global Disruption Hedged Active ETF

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Equity Trustees is proud to be partnering with Loftus Peak as the Responsible Entity for the Loftus Peak Global Disruption Hedged Active ETF (ASX:LPHD), a currency hedged version of its... Read more continue reading

IML unveils equity income ETF to meet growing retiree demand

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IML’s Equity Income Fund (the ‘Fund’) is now available to trade via the ASX, after launching yesterday as the Investors Mutual Equity Income Fund – Complex ETF (ASX: EQIN). The... Read more continue reading