Aged Care Steps launches a consultation into the delivery and regulation of aged care advice

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Industry leader Aged Care Steps has launched a significant consultation project that explores how older Australians and their families access financial advice to support their aged care decisions. Driven by... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International raises €200m with second real estate climate impact fund

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Fidelity International (“Fidelity”) has announced the launch of its second real estate climate impact fund, the Fidelity Real Estate Logistics Climate Impact Fund (the “LOGICs” fund, the Fund), successfully raising... Read more continue reading

The late-cycle environment continues to play out

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A resilient US economy (owing to consumption and wealth effects) and strong earnings expectations for the year are driving the recent upside in equities and increase in yields. The big... Read more continue reading

Global X grows to $7bn AUM and welcomes techinvestment strategist

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Global X ETFs (Global X) has expanded its local research team with the appointment of Billy Leung to the role of Investment Strategist. This comes as the Australian businesses recently... Read more continue reading

Is it time to make the switch from Cash/Term Deposits to Global Fixed Income?

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After the bond market meltdown in 2022, Cash and Term Deposits (TDs) have become more appealing for investors seeking attractive rates and respite from losses experienced across broader defensive portfolios.... Read more continue reading

Two significant changes have been made to the Work Bonus scheme

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Two significant changes have been made to the Work Bonus scheme. These changes apply from 1 January 2024. The first change is that an initial credit of $4,000 will be... Read more continue reading

MLC Life Insurance appointment continues strong Nippon Life investment in Australian market

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MLC Life Insurance has welcomed the continued close partnership with its majority shareholder Nippon Life Insurance, following the appointment of one of their most senior international executives, Koji Ichiba, as... Read more continue reading

Corporate earnings are crucial to 2024 stock market returns

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Stocks went on a months-long rally to unprecedented highs in early 2024. Contributors included hope for Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts, rising expectations for an economic soft landing, and investor optimism... Read more continue reading

Share market outlook

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With HY24 reporting season finished, there has been some softening in the consensus outlook for both FY24 and FY25 earnings growth that we think is more attributable to prevailing views... Read more continue reading

Dividends to make a stronger comeback

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Following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate pivot last year, the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index has surged over 20% over the past four months, ending February 2024 with a 12-month forward... Read more continue reading