National vacancy rates hold steady at 1.2% in August

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SQM Research has released its latest data on residential property vacancy rates. Australia’s national residential vacancy rate remained unchanged at 1.2% in August 2025, with 37,742 vacancies recorded—just 121 fewer... Read more continue reading

ASIC appoints new Chairs and members to the Markets Disciplinary Panel

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ASIC has announced the appointment of a new Chair, Deputy Chair, and three new members to the Markets Disciplinary Panel (MDP), and thanks five retiring members for their significant contribution. The... Read more continue reading

Gold at record highs – can it keep going? Implications for investors  

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Key points The gold price has surged to record highs. Key drivers have been central banks increasing their gold reserves, rate cuts, a renewed downtrend in the $US and demand... Read more continue reading

Zenith announces new appointment to leadership team

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Zenith Investment Partners has promoted Andrew Yap to Head of Portfolio Solutions. In his new role, Mr Yap will help lead Zenith’s Portfolio Solutions team of 12 investment professionals, overseeing... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF unveils 2025 flagship Australian Liability Conference Program: Leading experts on emerging risks

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) has announced the expert speaker lineup for the 2025 Australian Liability Conference, which will bring together leading voices to... Read more continue reading

PPS Mutual Announces New Chair: Dr. Anthony Asher to succeed Mike Jackson  

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Specialist insurance company PPS Mutual has announced the appointment of Dr. Anthony Asher as Chair of its Board of Directors, succeeding Mike Jackson. After 51 years in the global life... Read more continue reading

Equity Trustees partners with Challenger, as Note Trustee for launch of Challenger IM LiFTS 1 Notes

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Equity Trustees is proud to be partnering with Challenger, as Note Trustee for the first-of-its kind, listed, unsecured investment vehicle, Challenger IM LiFTS 1 Notes (Challenger IM LiFTS). Challenger IM... Read more continue reading

Private credit: The next growth engine in Australia’s investment landscape

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Australia is experiencing a structural shift in how credit is provided, with non-bank lenders playing an increasingly significant role as banks scale back certain types of lending. For investors, that... Read more continue reading

Contrarius Global Equity Fund receives ‘Recommended’ Rating from Lonsec Research

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Leading research house, Lonsec Research has awarded the Contrarius Global Equity Fund (Australia Registered) –  Retail Class (the “Fund”) with a ‘Recommended’ rating. A ‘Recommended’ rating indicates that Lonsec “has... Read more continue reading

Rental crisis worsens as more investors exit the market – 2025 PIPA Investor Survey

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Australia’s rental market is under mounting pressure as a record number of property investors exit the sector, driven by rising costs, legislative uncertainty, and concerns over proposed federal tax reforms.... Read more continue reading