Potential ‘Golden Era’ for REITs predicted, with strong growth expected for data centres and healthcare REITs

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Matthew Sgrizzi, chief investment officer and portfolio manager at LaSalle Investment Management Securities, expects a strong performance from real estate investment trusts (REITs) in 2025, with the potential for a... Read more continue reading

Market concentration and macro headwinds challenge global active managers in 2024

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Frontier Advisors, one of Australia’s leading asset consulting firms, has published their latest research showing 2024 as the most challenging year for global active equity managers in over two decades.... Read more continue reading

HESTA embarks on significant transformation to enhance member experience

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As part of HESTA’s ongoing focus on providing great member service supported by modern, secure and future-ready technology, the fund is planning to transition to a new member administration services... Read more continue reading

Asset allocation differences widen between advised and non-advised SMSFs

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A new report on investor trading trends reveals increasing differences in asset allocation between advised self-managed super funds (SMSFs), self-directed SMSFs and non-SMSF investors. Diversification across asset classes and sectors... Read more continue reading

Global investors brace for impact following the German election 

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Kim Catechis, Investment Strategist, Franklin Templeton Institute calls the German election as “the most meaningful election of 2025.” He adds “Policy proposals during the campaign included some level of debt... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International’s 2025 Analyst Survey: New Regimes

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Key findings Artificial intelligence’s big breakthrough won’t happen this year. 72% of Fidelity’s analysts expect AI to have no impact on their companies’ profitability this year. Fidelity analysts predict a... Read more continue reading

Private credit market to grow in 2025 with Australian interest rates to support returns

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The Australian private credit market is poised to reach new heights in 2025, with strong business lending growth supporting the market’s growth and attractive returns for investors, with the Reserve... Read more continue reading

Number of new SMSFs trading accounts jumps, finds new report 

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Self-managed super funds (SMSF) traded more over the past year and the value of their holdings increased by 8.8%, found the SMSF Under Advice report, just released by wholesale trading... Read more continue reading

HUB24 collaborates with advisers to meet growing demand for SMSFs

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As part of the HUB24 Group’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enable advisers to meet the needs of clients throughout each life stage, HUB24 announced it has collaborated with... Read more continue reading

Schroders launches two new Active ETFs in Global Equities and Australian High Yield Credit, expands range

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Schroders Australia has launched two new Active ETFs – the Schroder Global Equity Alpha Fund – Active ETF (ASX: ALPH) and the Schroder Australian High Yielding Credit Fund – Active... Read more continue reading