Warakirri announces Distribution Team appointment

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Warakirri Asset Management has appointed Rory Irvine as a Business Development Manager responsible for expanding the firm’s relationships in the Retail Advisory, Family Office and High Net Worth markets across... Read more continue reading

The impact of the US/Iran war on economies and markets – Q and A

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Key points Uncertainty around the duration of the US/Israel war with Iran has intensified with oil prices spiking to $US119/barrel only to then plunge as President Trump hinted that the... Read more continue reading

North delivers market-first portal for adviser efficiency and client engagement

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AMP has launched the ‘North Interactive Wealth Portal’, marking a significant evolution of the North platform from a product administration engine to a comprehensive, advice enablement experience. Built on North’s... Read more continue reading

Infocus appoints Head of Professional Standards to reinforce adviser support and client outcomes

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Integrated Financial Advice and Wealth Platform, Infocus, has appointed Phil Creswell as Head of Professional Standards, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to high-calibre advice, sound governance and sustainable, long-term growth across... Read more continue reading

SQM research downgrades 2026 housing forecasts amid elevated inflation and rate risks

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Key drivers of the downgrade include: Energy price pass-through lifting household bills (e.g., petrol potentially to $2.57/L at $150 oil) and eroding affordability. Limited wage growth amid AI adoption curbing... Read more continue reading

Tokenisation: what it actually means for Australian investors

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Crypto was the proof of concept. Tokenisation is the use case. Over the past decade, blockchain technology has demonstrated something remarkable. Digital assets can be transferred securely, transparently, and instantly,... Read more continue reading

Systematic trend following gains momentum as markets face uncertainty

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As market volatility persists and traditional portfolios face heightened uncertainty, investor interest has increased in quantitative (quant) investing to complement portfolios. Recent industry data shows quant strategies led hedge fund inflows... Read more continue reading

ASX delivers ‘blockbuster’ reporting season amid geopolitical conflicts

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The timing of the February reporting season may prove an unexpected silver lining for Australian equities, as strong corporate earnings provide investors with a fundamental anchor at a time when... Read more continue reading

Macropod secures strategic investment led by Betashares to scale Australia’s first regulated AUD-backed stablecoin 

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Macropod, the first licensed issuer of an Australian dollar–backed stablecoin, today announced a minority strategic investment led by Betashares, a leading Australian financial services company with more than $75 billion... Read more continue reading

GSFM strengthens executive team with internal appointments to position for further growth

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Fund manager GSFM has appointed two senior executives to new roles, in response to a period of rapid growth for the firm as well as increased regulatory requirements. Stuart Osborne... Read more continue reading