End of bank hybrids signals opportunity for sophisticated investors

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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) decision to phase out $44 billion worth of additional Tier 1 (AT1) bank hybrids by March 2032 will mark the end of a product... Read more continue reading

Private equity taps an overlooked market segment

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Private equity investors are missing out on a reliable growth opportunity by overlooking a vast, undervalued corner of the market – Australia’s lower mid-market segment, according to Fortitude Investment Partners.... Read more continue reading

Fixed income investors reap strong returns from new bond issues

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Recent investment grade bond issues are delivering healthy gains for investors, with many new issues trading above par and many outperforming expectations, Darryl Bruce, executive director, capital markets at Income Asset... Read more continue reading

Maintaining credit discipline amid evolving macro conditions

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The Fed, constrained by tariff-driven inflation, should deliver a modest rate cut in late 2025 before embarking on a more decisive easing cycle in 2026 in response to economic slowdown.... Read more continue reading

2025 Vanguard Index Chart highlights large returns gap between shares and cash

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Share market investors on average achieved at least triple the dollar returns of individuals who chose to keep their cash tied up in savings accounts over the last 30 years,... Read more continue reading

AMP becomes first major super fund to offer cashback rewards that boost your super balance

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Australians by 10s of thousands of dollars. The launch of AMP Rewards means AMP Super members can now earn real cashback either in-store or online across 400+ (and growing) retail... Read more continue reading

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