2025 could be the new “golden era” for REITs

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Real estate investment trusts (REITs) could be on the cusp of a new “golden era” in 2025, despite recent challenges in the sector, according to Matthew Sgrizzi, CIO and portfolio... Read more continue reading

After Trump victory, all eyes turn to inflation and global markets

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The election of Donald Trump has brought renewed focus on inflation and its potential ripple effects on global markets. Over recent months, the combination of a resilient US economy, Trump’s... Read more continue reading

Corporate Australia faces major hurdles on the path to Net Zero

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Will Baylis Corporate Australia is struggling to meet Net Zero goals, with significant challenges hindering progress according to Martin Currie Australia, a leading equities investment manager. Even though the firm... Read more continue reading

Global equities: evidence suggests markets underestimating Generative AI earnings trajectory

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Data suggests it’s still early days for the generative AI infrastructure theme, with reasons to be confident certain high-quality companies aligned to AI’s rapid adoption will deliver earnings growth well... Read more continue reading

HESTA welcomes improved access to early education and care

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We welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement on the removal of the Child Care Subsidy Activity Test and the introduction of a more universally accessible education and care system. HESTA has... Read more continue reading

Munro Partners’ portfolio manager unveils key investment trends

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Munro Partners portfolio manager Qiao Ma predicts 2025 will be a pivotal year for artificial intelligence (AI), and the role it plays in companies of all sizes, particularly those outside... Read more continue reading

Neo Super celebrates passage of legacy pension law, empowering SMSF Trustees

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Neo Super, Australia’s leading independent SMSF service provider, welcomes the passing of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Legacy Retirement Product Commutations and Reserves) Regulations 2024. The legislation, enacted on 7 December... Read more continue reading

Markets are optimistic about a pre-Christmas U.S. rate cut, but income investors are more reserved

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Holiday cheer or new year drear: What will December bring? For consumers, there are 16 shopping days until Christmas, and for investors, just 12 trading days. In either case, the... Read more continue reading

Share market sector outlook and top stocks for 2025

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While the market remains bearish for financial year 2025, our view is for positive earnings growth in FY25 and into FY26. We believe earnings growth will recover in FY25 more... Read more continue reading

TAL’s latest claims data shows more people are benefiting from support the life insurer provides to Australians recovering from an injury or illness or adapting to life with a permanent disability 

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TAL’s latest claims data reveal that living claim benefits, paid to ill or injured customers, have grown to nearly 8 in 10 claims (78% or 28,450 customers) — up from... Read more continue reading