PPS Mutual retains top adviser rating as specialist model outperforms

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Specialist risk insurance company PPS Mutual has retained its position as Australia’s highest-rated insurer for the third consecutive year, achieving an industry-leading Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 54.8 in the Adviser... Read more continue reading

Adviser flows concentrate as platforms face a new loyalty test

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Investment Trends has released the 22nd edition of its 2025 Adviser Technology Needs Report, delivering a comprehensive view of how Australian financial advisers engage with investment platforms and planning software. The study... Read more continue reading

Returning investors drive market growth as caution replaces confidence

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Key points Sentiment towards US shares weakens; Australian equities lead on net buying intention: Geopolitical tensions and US trade policy uncertainty dampen sentiment, with Australian equities holding the strongest net... Read more continue reading

National property listings slide – new listings drop 9.1% in June 2025

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Key points Total property listings fell by 8.8% nationally in June. New residential property listings declined 9.1% over the month Older listings (180+ days) dropped 7.0% in June but remain... Read more continue reading

Investors turn to active management amid heightened geopolitical volatility: Schroders Global Investor Insights Survey 2025

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Investors are increasingly turning to active management to strengthen portfolio resilience and capture specific investment opportunities amid mounting economic uncertainty and market volatility, according to Schroders’ flagship 2025 Global Investor... Read more continue reading

Franklin Lexington Private Equity Secondaries Fund receives ‘Recommended’ rating from Zenith

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Franklin Templeton Australia[1] is pleased to announce that the newly introduced Franklin Lexington Private Equity Secondaries Fund has been awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating by Zenith, which cited its “scale and... Read more continue reading

Member satisfaction lifts as super funds compete on service, marketing and retention, finds flagship report

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Investment Trends has released the 17th edition of its 2025 Super Member Engagement Report, Australia’s flagship study offering an in-depth analysis of superannuation fund member sentiment, attitudes, and needs across the... Read more continue reading

Manning Monthly Income Fund awarded “Highly Commended”

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Evergreen Ratings has recently published a new report into the Manning Monthly Income Fund. The product is an unregistered unit trust that invests in unlisted credit opportunities and is open... Read more continue reading

Searching for alpha: Advisers turn to alternatives amidst market volatility

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Financial advisers are holding steady amid market turbulence and looking to alternatives to drive future returns, according to the latest Fidante Adviser Markets Survey released last week. The survey of... Read more continue reading

New research reveals emerging gap in Australian fixed income portfolios

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New research from VanEck highlights a common misconception that could be short-changing Australian investors. Published last week, the Emerging Strength: Why EM bonds are the future of fixed income report... Read more continue reading