Rise of the retail superpowers

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When you hear the term “The Big Three” you might instantly think of legendary Tennis players Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. Or if you’re into music, perhaps Kendrick... Read more continue reading

Aberdeen offers a contemporary emerging markets equity strategy to Australian investors

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Aberdeen Investments offers a contemporary emerging markets equity strategy with a core risk profile and strong focus on cash generative companies with strong earnings growth to Australian investors, effective 30 September.... Read more continue reading

Russell Investments and Invest Blue open the door to private markets for Australian retail investors

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Russell Investments and financial advice firm Invest Blue has announced the launch of the Cornerstone Private Markets Managed Portfolio, offering everyday advised clients exposure to private assets that remain out... Read more continue reading

The rise of model portfolios: Global trends and developments

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Model portfolios have shifted from niche to mainstream, both in the United States (US) and Australia, marking a major change in the financial advisory landscape. In the US, model portfolio... Read more continue reading

Australia’s $16 billion opportunity backing local business

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Westpac has released new economic modelling revealing the powerful ripple effect of local spending. According to Westpac economists, Australia could benefit from a $16 billion boost in nominal GDP with... Read more continue reading

Gen AI buildouts continue to spur tech infrastructure boom

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Three years after the launch of ChatGPT, generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) has become one of the most transformative forces in global technology markets. According to Hilary Frisch, Portfolio Manager... Read more continue reading

AI, energy and healthcare lead the next wave of market transformation

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The global economy is entering a new phase of structural growth, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), energy infrastructure, and long-term demographic trends, and as central banks begin easing policy and... Read more continue reading

TAL makes it easier for its customers to receive premium discounts via simple preventative health checks

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Life insurer TAL has further expanded access to its popular ‘TAL Health Sense’ Plus discount to encourage more Australians to take preventative health action. Now, eligible customers renewing their TAL... Read more continue reading

Super funds up for sixth consecutive month in September

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Super funds were up for the sixth straight month in September with the median growth fund (61% to 80% in growth assets) returning 0.8% over the month. With share markets... Read more continue reading

Hyperscalers boost data centre demand, but care must be taken when investing

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The AI boom has reshaped the data centre landscape at a pace few anticipated. The sector is evolving rapidly, driven by the growth in spending by large US ‘hyperscalers’ such... Read more continue reading