While caution remains, Australian investors look ahead to opportunities in next 6-12 months

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With cash-related investment products recently having offered their highest interest rates in more than a decade, Australian investors have been reaping the risk-free benefits, with 42 per cent of their... Read more continue reading

Home loan demand hit by higher rates, first home buyers hit the most

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Demand for new home loans eased in May,  with first home buyer demand hit the hardest, while investors demand for mortgages also dipped, but remains very strong overall, leaving investors... Read more continue reading

Global X offers Mag 7 and more in currency hedged ETF launch

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Global X ETFs (Global X) has announced the launch of its Global X FANG+ (Currency Hedged) ETF (ASX: FHNG), offering Australian investors exposure to companies at the leading edge of next-generation... Read more continue reading

AMP delivers returns in excess of 11 per cent for MySuper members

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AMP has delivered a return of 11.14 per cent for members of its AMP MySuper 1970s superannuation fund option for the financial year ending 30 June 2024. One of AMP’s... Read more continue reading

Colonial First State delivers strong double digit member returns in FY24

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Colonial First State (CFS) has announced double digit returns over the year to 30 June 2024 for members of its MySuper balanced and growth funds. This marks the second consecutive... Read more continue reading

Super funds lock in strong returns over June

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Super funds have delivered stronger than expected returns with the losses from the start of the financial year now a distant memory, and despite renewed fears around the trajectory of... Read more continue reading

Superfunds should be using technology for year-end unit pricing

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GBST, a leading global provider of wealth management, tax, and advice solutions technology, highlighted that as the financial year ended, financial institutions like super funds and life insurance companies faced... Read more continue reading

HESTA’s MySuper Balanced Growth secures impressive 9.10% return, helping to improve the retirement readiness of members

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HESTA’s MySuper Balanced Growth option has once again demonstrated strong performance for its members, achieving an impressive 9.10 per cent return for the financial year ending 30 June 2024.[1] Over... Read more continue reading

Australian equity markets can be better used

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The role of public equity markets in taking Australian businesses from start-up to major economic contributors is not working as effectively as it could, suggests AUSIEX. ​While there is increasing... Read more continue reading

Compliance primer – Crypto regulatory reform, consumer implications

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Introduction Still regarded with suspicion by many, cryptocurrencies have continued to grow in popularity in Australia. Despite losing value by more than 60% in 2022[1], Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies... Read more continue reading