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

American Century looks to Japanese equities as market shifts

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Japanese equities have become an attractive investment option as global market leadership undergoes a significant reshuffle, says Bernard Chua, senior client portfolio manager at American Century Investments. “With the previously... Read more continue reading

TAL’s new brand platform focuses on its mission to make life insurance easier and support community resilience

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TAL has unveiled its new brand platform, ‘Life Takes Guts – Protecting it should be easy’, reflecting its mission to make life insurance easier and more accessible. The refreshed approach celebrates the... Read more continue reading

CPD: Currency risk – friend or foe?

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In today’s interconnected world, global companies play a significant role in our daily lives. However, when Australian investors allocate their capital to global markets, they are exposed not only to... Read more continue reading

Women could see $400k retirement boost under 12% super, new modelling reveals

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Women beginning their careers in 2025 with the new 12% super guarantee rate in place could be hundreds of thousands of dollars better off in retirement, new modelling has revealed.... Read more continue reading

TAL’s Health Sense Plus extends to Income Protection, encouraging more Australians to prioritise preventative health

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Leading life insurer TAL has announced the expansion of its TAL Health Sense Plus program to include Income Protection, enabling advisers to offer more clients better value cover through a... Read more continue reading

US rally relieves but does not reassure

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US equities underperformed global markets in the first six months of 2025 but continue to trade at a premium to foreign markets. US investors must not become complacent notes global... Read more continue reading

Life insurers want Government to act quickly to legislate on the use of genetic test results

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The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) wants the Federal Government to legislate without delay to ban the use of genetic test results in insurance underwriting. After nearly two years... Read more continue reading

Mortgage funds surge as investors hunt for yield amid market volatility

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With equities volatile, fixed income returns still muted, and commercial property facing headwinds, more investors are turning to an often-overlooked sector – mortgage funds. According toBen O’Hara, Executive Director and... Read more continue reading