Weekly economic and market update – week ending 10 October, 2025

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets mostly rose again over the last week. US shares had a few wobbles on concerns about excessive valuations and a possible AI... Read more continue reading

Superannuation taxes and death benefit considerations lead advice conversations

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The future of superannuation has been in the spotlight in adviser conversations with clients over the past two quarters. The still unlegislated Division 296 for high super balances continues to... Read more continue reading

MLC is back….and they don’t care about the future?

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MLC, part of Insignia Financial, has relaunched its iconic brand with a provocative campaign, fronted by cult comedian Matt Berry, telling Australians they don’t care about the future, because retirement... Read more continue reading

From the outback to the ocean: meet the five 2025 ReCALIbrate recipients strengthening the future of risk advice

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From rural Queensland to the Perth coast, five remarkable women are being recognised through the 2025 ReCALIbrate program, each carving a unique path in financial risk advice. Now in its... Read more continue reading

ASIC’s annual report reveals strong growth in enforcement action and investigations and keen focus on strengthening markets

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ASIC has ramped up enforcement activity and commenced a significant body of work to address regulatory complexity and strengthen Australia’s markets, its latest annual report has shown. ASIC Chair Joe... Read more continue reading

Whither 60/40? What comes next?

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The 60/40 portfolio isn’t dead, but is it evolving, and will look different in the future according to GSFM investment strategist Stephen Miller.  He says it is time to consider... Read more continue reading

J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Vanguard partner to launch low-cost models in Australia

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J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) Has announced that it will launch four low-cost ETF models in Australia, developed with Vanguard Australia as the index manager of the models. This collaboration... Read more continue reading

Stephen van Eyk to strengthen governance and ratings expertise

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SQM Research, a leading independent investment research house, today announced the appointment of Stephen van Eyk as an independent voting member of both its Ratings Committee and Research Governance Committee.... Read more continue reading

ASIC finds many auditors failing to demonstrate compliance with auditor independence obligations

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Multiple auditors from audit firms of all sizes were unable to effectively demonstrate compliance with independence and conflict of interest obligations, a new ASIC review has revealed. The findings, outlined... Read more continue reading

Australian CEOs outpace global peers in economic optimism as work-from-home outlook u-turns, KPMG global survey finds

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CEOs are increasingly optimistic on the growth prospects of the Australian economy over the next three years, despite a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, according to KPMG International’s annual CEO... Read more continue reading