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

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

Fidelity Future Leaders Fund receives Gold rating from Morningstar 

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Independent research house, Morningstar, has upgraded Fidelity International’s Fidelity Future Leaders Fund rating to ‘Gold’, effective 29th August 2025.  The Fidelity Future Leaders Fund invests in 40 to 70 high-quality small-... Read more continue reading

Advisers tip managed portfolios into the mainstream: North launches inaugural insights report

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Key points Newly-launched biannual report by North explores why 2025 is a tipping point for managed account adoption 24.6% annual increase in AUM for managed accounts in Australia, rising to... Read more continue reading

Class 2025 Annual Benchmark Report: SMSF establishments surge despite regulatory headwinds

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Leading cloud-based accounting and SMSF administration software provider Class has released its 2025 Annual Benchmark Report, highlighting record SMSF growth, increasing participation from younger generations, and the sector’s resilience despite... Read more continue reading

Overall fears for retirement security grow, but Australia ranks among the world’s best according to Natixis IM’s 2025 Global Retirement Index

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For the first time in over a decade, individuals from nearly all developed countries in the Natixis Investment Managers Global Retirement Index (GRI) fear for their retirement security as a... 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

Lonsec research recognises Coller Capital with ‘Recommended’ rating in Private Equity Secondaries

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Coller Capital, a global pioneer in private equity secondaries, has been awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating for its Private Equity Secondaries Fund by Lonsec, a leading Australian investment research and ratings... Read more continue reading

Fund managers must evolve product and engagement strategy to stay adviser-aligned 

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Investment Trends has released its 2025 Adviser Product and Marketing Needs Report, providing an in-depth analysis of how Australian financial advisers select investment products, construct portfolios, and engage with fund... Read more continue reading

Advice practices refine their models as profitability lifts and support expectations evolve: nvestment Trends 2025 Adviser Business Model Report

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Investment Trends has released its 2025 Adviser Business Model Report, offering an in-depth analysis of the issues shaping the operations, profitability, and support needs of Australia’s financial advice practices. The latest... Read more continue reading