What a second Trump administration could mean for emerging markets

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Key takeaways The tendency toward deglobalisation could accelerate if Trump is not merely using tariff proposals as a negotiating tactic with trading partners. Given their dependence on the US as... Read more continue reading

Russell Investments delivers double digit MySuper return in FY24

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Russell Investments’ GoalTracker® MySuper option delivered an impressive return of 12.3% for its accumulation members aged 50 and under for the 2024 financial year.​ The headline result reflects strong performance... Read more continue reading

Australia: viva el experimento

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In a surprise to some (including this writer) the June quarter consumer price index (CPI) report didn’t reveal an excessive enough burst of inflation to elicit a further policy rate... Read more continue reading

CrowdProperty Australia Investment Trust receives favourable rating from SQM Research

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CrowdProperty Australia’s real estate debt investment fund has achieved a ‘favourable’ 3.75-star rating from SQM Research. This rating signifies the fund’s “moderate potential to outperform over the medium-to-long term” and... Read more continue reading

Household Capital welcomes Actuaries Institute report – critical to change the narrative on the role of the home in retirement

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Key points:  It is critical to change the narrative on the role of the home in retirement. The Actuaries Institute believes unlocking 20 percent of the $1.3 trillion in housing... Read more continue reading

BlackRock launches active multi-asset model portfolios to expand its managed accounts offering in Australia

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BlackRock Australia has announced the launch of BlackRock Active Multi-Asset Model Portfolios (“Active Model Portfolios”) to broaden its managed accounts offering to meet the evolving needs of Australian advisers and investors.... Read more continue reading

Activam Group delivers strong FY24 returns

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Activam Group is proud to announce the strong performance of its actively managed Multi-Asset Series SMA Portfolios, achieving significant returns for clients over the past financial year. Our High Growth... Read more continue reading

ASIC Report 779 – adviser obligations re superannuation underperformance

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Introduction Superannuation is one of the key pillars of Australian retirement incomes policy, and for many Australians will represent their most significant asset outside their home.  As such, recent years... Read more continue reading

GSFM appoints Lewis Bond to distribution team

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GSFM has appointed Lewis Bond to the role of key account manager (NSW & ACT), effective 22 July. Lewis is based in Sydney and reports to national distribution manager Steven... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF address cybersecurity concerns amid Paris Olympics 

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) encourage insurers to proactively safeguard clients against potential cyber threats, in light of Paris Olympics cybersecurity concerns. Organisers of... Read more continue reading