Aged care reforms may raise cost of care and require advice

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Upcoming aged care reforms set to take effect from 1 July 2025 could significantly impact the financial position of Australians entering aged care, with important choices needing to be made... Read more continue reading

Prioritising genuine diversification over momentum is key in an expensive market 

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The recent surge in US equity markets, particularly the S&P 500’s 23 per cent increase in 2024, is largely due to valuation expansions. This has created significant risks for investors,... Read more continue reading

Tech sector set for growth in 2025 as opportunities broaden out

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The global tech sector is set for growth in 2025, as software and service businesses find more opportunities to monetise their products and services, and continue to adopt artificial intelligence... Read more continue reading

The opening salvo in Trump trade war two 

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Markets were recently rattled by three executive orders announcing tariff increases on Mexico, Canada, and China, marking an opening salvo of President Donald Trump’s trade war. With Europe likely next... Read more continue reading

Private markets and alternatives – consumer protection challenges

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Introduction Interest in alternative assets – including private markets and infrastructure – has surged in recent years, a strong growth trajectory that is expected to continue well into the future.... Read more continue reading

Solid outlook for infrastructure investment in 2025 despite Trump uncertainty

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Despite economic uncertainty in the US and globally, with a new Trump presidency and the potential impact of tariffs, a solid foundation underpins infrastructure investments which will continue to deliver... Read more continue reading

Small-cap buy-out market in Europe has the potential to outperform

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The European small-cap buy-out market offers strong opportunities for investors in 2025, according to managing partner at Access Capital Partners, Philippe Poggioli. “The small buyout space in Europe offers a... Read more continue reading

BlackRock Australia celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Enhanced Strategic Model Portfolios (ESMP) 

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BlackRock Australia is proud to mark the 10-year anniversary of its Enhanced Strategic Model Portfolios (ESMP), the firm’s inaugural managed account offering in the local wealth market. Since its inception... Read more continue reading

Global listed infrastructure well positioned in 2025 for inflation-linked cash flows and attractive rates of return

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With significant potential for geopolitical and economic uncertainty in 2025, defensive essential service assets such as infrastructure are well positioned, according to Justin Lannen, portfolio manager in the global listed... Read more continue reading

Coller Capital launches private equity secondaries fund in Australia for the private wealth channel

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Coller Capital, the world’s largest dedicated secondary manager[1], has launched its Coller Private Equity Secondaries Fund into the Australian market. This is Coller Capital’s first dedicated evergreen fund for Australian private wealth... Read more continue reading