2025 outlook for Japanese equities

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The transformation of the Japanese economy and corporates is driving the potential for more attractive long-term returns in the Japanese equities. Inflation is a new thing for the Japanese as... Read more continue reading

Surge in investor demand for diversification

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The latest Manager Intelligence and Market Trends report from independent global investment consultancy, bfinance, has found that investors are increasingly looking to improve diversification across regions, styles, and market caps... Read more continue reading

The big picture: Western Asset’s latest insights on economic drivers and credit markets for fixed-income investor fourth quarter 2024

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In its most recent analysis, Western Asset, part of the Franklin Templeton group, highlights its base case calls for further weakening of global growth and further declines in inflation with... Read more continue reading

Tapping into offshore Real Estate Debt – why now is the time

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Australians have long seen property as the key to building wealth. With consistent price growth, tax perks like negative gearing, and the appeal of tangible assets, real estate has thrived... Read more continue reading

Super funds need to make advice affordable for the “missing middle”

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Financial advice is crucial for retirement planning but often expensive and inaccessible, with the result that many Australians fall into the “missing middle” who require more than basic advice but... Read more continue reading

International shares bolster fund returns in October

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Funds faced a tougher market over October with superannuation research house SuperRatings estimating that the median balanced option returned 0.3% to members over the month. Most asset classes reported negative... Read more continue reading

Investment conditions continue to look promising in Brazil and China

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September and October are often monumental months in global markets and economics: for example the Asian economic crisis of late 1997 and the GFC in 2008. This year’s start to... Read more continue reading

Why 2025 is looking friendly for global equities – even before Donald Trump was elected

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Despite significant negativity around inflation, interest rates and the global economy in general, several factors are making global equity markets attractive. Global macro settings are expected to remain within their... Read more continue reading

Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation delivers for members in 2023-24, with a strong performance and launch of new retirement initiatives

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In a financial year that saw Australians deal with higher living costs and global uncertainty, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) has delivered a strong 2023-24 investment performance for its 750,000 members.... Read more continue reading

Betashares launches first ethical Australian Fixed Income ETF

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Betashares, a leader in the Australian financial services industry, today launched the first ETF to invest fully in an ethically-screened portfolio of Australian bonds. The Betashares Ethical Australian Composite Bond... Read more continue reading