The investment outlook for 2026 – expect a rough but, ultimately, ok ride

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Key points 2025 was another strong year for investors with shares up strongly on the back of better than feared growth and profits and global central banks cutting rates. Balanced... Read more continue reading

HLB Mann Judd strengthens leadership with key promotions

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HLB Mann Judd continues its growth trajectory with the appointment of three new partners across its Australasian Association, effective 1 January. In Sydney, Donna Arnold and Warrick Oakes have been... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 16 January, 2026

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Investment markets and key developments Global shares were mixed over the last week. US shares fell slightly with an ongoing rotation out of tech shares and worries about Fed independence.... Read more continue reading

Former ASIC Commissioner Sean Hughes appointed Chair of the Banking Code Compliance Committee

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) and the Australian Banking Association (ABA) have jointly appointed former ASIC Commissioner Sean Hughes as the next Chair of the Banking Code Compliance Committee... Read more continue reading

Coller Capital raises $17 billion for global private equity secondaries platform

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Coller Capital, the world’s largest dedicated private market secondaries manager, has announced the final closing of Coller International Partners IX (CIP IX), its largest ever fund, bringing the total capital... Read more continue reading

Granite Bay Private Wealth launches, redefining how private wealth is delivered in Australia

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A new adviser-led wealth firm has entered the Australian market with the launch of Granite Bay Private Wealth, positioning itself as a contemporary alternative to traditional wealth advisory models. The business... Read more continue reading

Vanguard cements top ETF spot after a record year of inflows from Australian investors

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Australian investors channelled a record $51.8 billion into ASX-listed exchange traded funds (ETFs) last year – a 48% increase on the previous ETF inflows record of $34.9 billion set in... Read more continue reading

Betashares and CFS partner to launch innovative new Retirement Income SMAs on CFS Edge 

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Betashares, a leading Australian financial services business, today announced the launch of innovative Retirement Income separately managed accounts (SMAs) on the CFS Edge platform, expanding the range of retirement-focused options... Read more continue reading

HLB Mann Judd Australasian Association appoints new chair

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HLB Mann Judd has appointed Mark Muller, senior partner in the Assurance and Advisory division of HLB Mann Judd Sydney, as chair of the HLB Mann Judd Australasian Association, effective... Read more continue reading

AMP announces strategic evolution of the North Platform to support end-to-end advice

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AMP is pleased to announce the next evolution of North with the upcoming launch of North Interactive Wealth Portal, marking the platform’s strategic shift from a product administrator to an... Read more continue reading