The 2025 Australian Federal election – implications for investors

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Key points Australian election campaigns tend to see uncertainty driving weak gains for shares, followed by a bounce. Labor is offering more of the same whereas the Coalition is offering... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association warns against cold-callers selling SMSFs

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Recently reported industrial scale schemes encouraging people to transfer their superannuation savings into a self-managed super fund (SMSF) is deeply concerning, says SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess. “The Association has... Read more continue reading

National Vacancy Rates rise to 1.3% in February

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According to SQM Research, Australia’s residential dwelling vacancy rate inclined slightly to 1.3% in February 2025, up from 1.0% in January 2025. The total number of rental vacancies rose to... Read more continue reading

Australian Financial Complaints Authority welcomes changes to authorisation conditions

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) welcomes a federal government decision that will enable it to consider the actions of “receiving banks” in scam complaints, as well as the news... Read more continue reading

ASIC raises red flags over private markets amid IPO decline

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has intensified its recent scrutiny of the private markets, raising concerns over transparency, investor protections and the potential for increased regulatory oversight[1]. Jamie... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 7 March, 2024

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets were mixed over the last week. US shares were whacked by ongoing tariff uncertainty and this also weighed on Japanese shares. But... Read more continue reading

Milford strengthens its specialist investment offering in Australia, unveiling three new funds this year

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Specialist investment firm Milford has announced a lineup of additional domestic and global funds following a process of consultation with asset consultants and advisers to identify opportunities and demand, where... Read more continue reading

Women will help shape the future of philanthropy

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The face of charitable giving in Australia is undergoing a seismic shift as women increasingly take the lead in philanthropy, Judith Fiander, chief executive officer at Australian Philanthropic Services (APS),... Read more continue reading

Wild For Life 2025—industry leaders unite to transform life insurance in Australia

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For the first time, a landmark event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers to discuss how life insurance can create meaningful change for all Australians. ‘Wild For Life... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF implements study transfer moratorium to support insurance professionals responding to Cyclone Alfred  

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is implementing a moratorium on all study transfers for insurance professionals impacted by Cyclone Alfred, for the month of... Read more continue reading