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RBA meets consensus with rate cut in first decision of 2025

RBA meets consensus with rate cut in first decision of 2025

The RBA has satisfied market consensus with an official cash rate cut of 0.25 basis points to 4.1 per cent in its first 2025 decision.
The downside to rate cuts? Incomes slashed, says InvestSMART

The downside to rate cuts? Incomes slashed, says InvestSMART

New APRA data has resulted in concerns over the impact of interest rate cuts on Australians who rely on deposits and cash savings for income.
GDG separates Lonsec Research from managed accounts

GDG separates Lonsec Research from managed accounts

GDG has separated Lonsec Research and Ratings from its Evidentia managed accounts business in a move to allay regulatory perceptions.

VanEck cuts fees on Bitcoin ETF

Patrick Buncsi 21 February 2025 No Comments

VanEck has announced a modest fee reduction on its popular Bitcoin ETF (VBTC), as interest in the digital currency surges.

ETF fund launch

Macquarie AM adds ‘first of its kind’ active ETF to platform

Patrick Buncsi 20 February 2025 No Comments

Macquarie Group’s asset management arm has launched two new fixed income ETFs, including a ‘first of its kind’ high yield offering.

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PEP backs Inviva with $100m facility

Staff Writer 20 February 2025 No Comments

Reverse mortgage player Inviva has received a boost via a $100 million facility provided by Pacific Equity Partners Capital Solutions.

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Datt Capital adds high-performing funds to HUB24

Patrick Buncsi 19 February 2025 No Comments

HUB24 adds Datt Capital’s high-performing equities funds to its digital investment platform.

private markets

2025 the year of secondaries and sustainability: bfinance

Yasmine Raso 18 February 2025 No Comments

bfinance’s latest report has highlighted the macroeconomic concerns and uncertainties that are currently plaguing investors and asset managers.

Cash rate cut coming sooner than later, experts predict

Patrick Buncsi 17 February 2025 No Comments

Mortgage-stressed Australians are likely to be in for cash rate relief from February according to surveyed policy rate experts.

EQT launches Nexus Infrastructure fund

EQT expands semi-liquid product line-up

Patrick Buncsi 17 February 2025 No Comments

Diversified global investment firm EQT has announced the launch of its first semi-liquid infrastructure strategy as part of its Nexus suite.


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Thinking Local, Winning Global – Unit Registry as a Strategic Advantage

Financial Newswire Contributor 20 February 2025

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 Unlock the potential of unit registry to streamline operations, strengthen investor relationships and transform data into a powerful tool for growth 

Outlook 2025: Plan for growth, Prepare for volatility

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 February 2025

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After two years of weak returns, 2024 has proven to be a rewarding year for Australian investors. What will 2025 bring?

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Our watch list of winners for the next decade

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 December 2024

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The composition of the ASX is changing – and keeping abreast of ‘new winners’ is key according to First Sentier Investors.

Fixed income markets: When the stars align

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2024

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Fixed income markets offer compelling investment opportunities alongside continued lower inflation and central banks entering the easing cycle. 


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Brookfield Oaktree launches new private credit fund in Australia

Brookfield unveils new credit fund for Aussie wholesalers

Patrick Buncsi | 17 February 2025Alternatives specialist Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions has launched a new private credit-focused fund for Australian wholesale investors.
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AFCA hails passage of world-first Scams Prevention bill

Patrick Buncsi | 14 February 2025Key stakeholder AFCA has hailed the successful passage of the Government's Scams Prevention Framework Bill 2025 through parliament today.
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Global X cuts fees on in-demand US tech ETF

Patrick Buncsi | 14 February 2025Global X has slashed fees on one of its most popular ETFs, which has seen a surge of interest after the election of Donald Trump.
Gold prices

Gold hits all-time high, with global tensions set to push price further north

Patrick Buncsi | 12 February 2025A confluence of global economic ructions have pushed gold prices to an all-time-high record, new figures from the World Gold Council (WGC) reveal.
Antonio Vaiente

AZ Sestante signals ‘ramped up’ growth with senior hire

Yasmine Raso | 11 February 2025The investment consulting arm of AZ NGA backer Azimut Group, AZ Sestante, has appointed of Antonio Vaiente as Head of Business Development.
Small caps rebound

Northern Trust sees private credit boost as global equities even out

Yasmine Raso | 10 February 2025Northern Trust released its forecast for the next decade, with global equities to come down from its highs and private markets to deliver.
AI infrastructure boom

Infrastructure to benefit from “solid foundations” amid rocky markets

Yasmine Raso | 10 February 2025New commentary from 4D Infrastructure has allayed concerns over the impact of economic uncertainty on infrastructure investments.
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Generational preference for ETFs confirmed in top 2024 buys

Yasmine Raso | 4 February 2025New analysis of 2024 stock purchases from AUSIEX has found a clear generational preference for certain investment products and companies.