Franklin Templeton and ClearBridge investment experts weigh in on latest US CPI release

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Andrew Canobi, director of Australia Fixed Income for Franklin Templeton Fixed Income says “A look at the instrument panel in the US reveals little showing up in the gauges that says landing imminent. ... Read more continue reading

Investors flock to international ETFs in Q1 2024 as Australian ETF assets approach A$200 billion

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Australian investors added A$2.65 billion into ETFs that invest on international equity markets over the three months to 31 March 2024, according to data released by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)... Read more continue reading

Global X brings the world’s biggest Artificial Intelligence ETF to Australia

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Global X ETFs (Global X) is launching the Global X Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: GXAI) on the ASX, offering Australians targeted exposure to innovation and growth in artificial intelligence (AI)... Read more continue reading

Macroscope: A new capex supercycle is on the way

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In 2013, former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers famously declared that the world’s advanced economies were in a state of secular stagnation, a period of sluggish growth, low interest rates... Read more continue reading

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