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

Super funds off to a flyer in January

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Super funds got off to a flying start in 2025 with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) up 2.2% in January, despite share market jitters late... Read more continue reading

What is the performance of gold telling us?

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The price of gold exceeded US$2,900 an ounce last week for the first time. Since October 2023, it has risen by more than US$1,000 an ounce. The price is three... Read more continue reading

Investors must strengthen portfolio resilience amid persistent macroeconomic uncertainty

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Independent global investment consultancy bfinance has released its latest Manager Intelligence and Market Trends report, offering comprehensive insights on institutional investor activity, risk appetite, market developments and asset manager performance... Read more continue reading

‘Rent-vesting’ on the rise as more Australians look to buy in 2025

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Westpac research has found more than half (54%) of first home buyers are considering ‘rent-vesting’ to get into the property market – up 4 per cent from this time last... Read more continue reading