National listings rebound strongly in February as new supply surges

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Key points Total national property listings rose 4.6% month-on-month in February to 226,758 dwellings, reflecting a seasonal lift in market activity. Listings remain 9.1% lower year-on-year, highlighting ongoing supply constraints... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 27 February, 2026

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Investment markets and key developments While US shares were flat over the last week as AI and tech related worries continued to impact, other global markets continued to benefit from... Read more continue reading

APS warns ancillary fund changes offer short-term boost at expense of long-term impact

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The Government’s decision to raise the minimum distribution rate for Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs) from the current 5 per cent to 6 per cent and for Public Ancillary Funds (PuAFs)... Read more continue reading

Comedian Geraldine Hickey to MC ANZIIF’s 53rd South Australian Charity Luncheon 

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ANZIIF is delighted to announce award-winning comedian Geraldine Hickey as MC for the 53rd South Australian Charity Luncheon, set to light up the Adelaide Convention Centre on 29 May. One... Read more continue reading

A turning point for Japanese economy and capital markets drives two-way demand for bfinance’s new Tokyo office

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bfinance, the independent global investment consultancy, has opened a new office in Tokyo. Yohei Omichi has been appointed Senior Director to lead the firm’s Japan presence, strengthening support for Japanese... Read more continue reading

A “patient” RBA and January CPI: March unlikely but May “live”

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For those looking for some mortgage relief, yesterday’s release of the January consumer price index (CPI) didn’t make for pleasant reading. The best thing that might be said about yesterday’s... Read more continue reading

AFCA receives record number of complaints in 2025 calendar year

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) received a record number of complaints in 2025, with 111,373 complaints coming through the door – a 14 per cent increase from the 2024 calendar... Read more continue reading

Generation Life unveils expanded institutional-grade and geared investment menu

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Generation Life has announced the expansion of its investment bond menu with five new options across private markets, geared strategies and global small caps. Detailed in the latest product information... Read more continue reading

Platforms lift the bar as adviser expectations surge; HUB24 retains leadership

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Investment Trends has released the 2025 Platform Competitive Analysis and Benchmarking Report, revealing a marked uplift in adviser expectations and intensifying competition across functionality, service and security. HUB24 retains the... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International appoints Sam Heithersay as Co-Portfolio Manager, Australian Equities

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Fidelity International (“Fidelity”) has appointed Sam Heithersay as Co‑Portfolio Manager for the Fidelity Australian Equities Fund and associated mandates, and the Fidelity Funds – Australian Diversified Equity Fund (SICAV), alongside... Read more continue reading