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Leaner AMP resets its cost base

Leaner AMP resets its cost base

Barely a week after announcing the impending departure of its CEO, AMP has flagged a reset to its cost base to reflect its leaner profile.
Active managers urged to find niche to solidify market position

Active managers urged to find niche to solidify market position

As more active managers enter the ETF space, Morningstar has urged that they solidify their position by finding their niche.
ASIC action results in $14m crypto penalties

ASIC action results in $14m crypto penalties

The Federal Court has sent a strong message regarding crypto products, imposing penalties to the tune of $14m over Qoin Wallet.
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Private markets appetite outweighs risk v reward concerns

Yasmine Raso 30 January 2026 No Comments

A global survey of private wealth advisers has debunked the misconception that private markets are considered riskier than public markets.

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Record-breaking 2025 marks 4,500-fold jump in crypto failures

Binaya Dahal 30 January 2026 No Comments

According to data from Bestwallet.com, 2025 was the worst recorded year for crypto projects which saw 11.6 million failures.

Boutique launches small caps fund on HUB24, Netwealth

Small caps momentum to weather rate hike worry

Yasmine Raso 30 January 2026 No Comments

While interest rate hikes could derail the momentum enjoyed by small cap stocks, an expert says quality opportunities remain regardless.

Amundi promotes Berardi to lead macroeconomic department

Binaya Dahal 29 January 2026 No Comments

Amundi, Europe’s leading asset manager, has appointed Alessia Berardi as Head of Global Macroeconomics within its Investment Institute.

Integro appoints McRedmond to lead east-coast expansion

Binaya Dahal 29 January 2026 No Comments

Integro has appointed McRedmond as Head of Advice, with a mandate to build firm’s footprint on the east coast.

JANA poaches Russell’s Lonergan for liability-aware push

Binaya Dahal 28 January 2026 No Comments

Investment consultant JANA has poached Oscar Lonergan from Russell Investments to become its new senior client development director.

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VanEck points out importance of “selectivity” in Aussie stocks

Yasmine Raso 28 January 2026 No Comments

Opportunities abound in Australian equities in 2026 but “selectivity is key” for investors to look beyond index momentum, says VanEck.


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Mocktail, anyone? Investing across demographic trends

Financial Newswire Contributor 24 November 2025

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Mirova’s Jens Peers explores the generational trends shaping investment opportunities within the demographic transition.

TPD Severity: A Smarter way to protect your clients

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

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Industry-wide, Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claims have risen sharply in recent years. At Acenda, we recognise this has created challenges…

Why Durability Matters in Private Credit & How La Trobe Financial Sets the Standard

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

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In private credit, innovation matters, but lasting success relies on resilience and reliable performance in challenging market conditions.

Real Estate Private Credit’s Ongoing Role in Investment Portfolios

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

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This research paper explores the rise of commercial real estate private credit in Australia, its resilience through economic cycles, and why…


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Federated Hermes widens Asia presence with Hong Kong office

Binaya Dahal | 28 January 2026Its fourth office in the Asia Pacific region will see Federated Hermes setting up base in Hong Kong, after Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney.
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Latest jobs figures move rate hike further towards reality

Yasmine Raso | 27 January 2026The latest jobs data has delivered the market a "significant surprise", making a February rate hike less of a possibility and more a reality.
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A diversified portfolio strategy the defining factor in 2026

Yasmine Raso | 27 January 2026Franklin Templeton and its specialist investment managers have pointed out key opportunities in their investment outlooks for the year ahead.
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Australians’ long-term financial optimism fading: Fidelity

Yasmine Raso | 23 January 2026Australian workers have singled out retirement planning and other long-term financial prospects as the primary sources of their pessimism.
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Carry instead of rate cut to drive bond returns in 2026

Binaya Dahal | 23 January 2026BNP Paribas Group’s CIO Chris Iggo says the dominant driver of returns this year will be the income earned from holding bonds.
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RBA rate hike in February a “tangible risk”: HSBC

Yasmine Raso | 22 January 2026New commentary from HSBC has warned of a potential "painful" rate hike to come out of the RBA's first monetary policy decision of the year.
TradingHub launches new Australian office

Australia’s profit struggle continues despite global surge

Binaya Dahal | 22 January 2026Capital Group's new study shows Australian companies' profits have fallen in the last three years after it reached its peak in 2022.
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Int value equities make comeback after decade in shadows

Binaya Dahal | 21 January 20262025's strong performance has reinforced a shift that international value equities are reasserting themselves after a decade in the shadows.