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RBA acknowledges signs of economy cooldown with rate hold

RBA acknowledges signs of economy cooldown with rate hold

The RBA held the official cash rate at 4.35 per cent, acknowledging the effect three consecutive hikes have had on slowing down economic activity.
FAAA urges SMSF property investment prohibitions

FAAA urges SMSF property investment prohibitions

The FAAA has urged tougher rules around SMSF property investment in the wake of the Govt's CGT and negative gearing Budget changes.
RBA done and dusted with hiking cycle – for now: analysts

RBA done and dusted with hiking cycle – for now: analysts

Despite the RBA still battling too-high-for-comfort inflation, the market has firmly priced in a hold as the result of tomorrow's decision.
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Zenith bulks up portfolio management team

Mike Taylor 16 June 2026 No Comments

Zenith Investment Partners has beefed up its portfolio management capability with the appointment of Charl Marais as senior portfolio manager.

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Why Aussie equities are a hard sell

Mike Taylor 16 June 2026 No Comments

A combination of lack of exposure to artificial intelligence and the RBA’s interest rate approach is eroding the case for Australian equities.

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Van Eck, SpaceX and lessons from history

Mike Taylor 16 June 2026 No Comments

Van Eck is cautioning investors against writing off the SpaceX IPO as a excess enthusiasm by pointing to history’s precedents.

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AMP buy-back averages $1.52 per share

Mike Taylor 16 June 2026 No Comments

AMP Limited has signalled to shareholders its focus on returning capital via dividends after closing its $150 million at an average $1.52.

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ASIC bans adviser over $89,932 fraud

Binaya Dahal 16 June 2026 No Comments

ASIC has made two orders permanently banning Abdullah Popal of Rouse Hill in Sydney from engaging in financial services and credit activities.

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Budget tax changes weigh on market outlook

Binaya Dahal 12 June 2026 No Comments

T. Rowe Price’s Nicholas Vidale said Australia’s cyclical upturn, driven by rate cuts and rising private sector credit, is under pressure.

US inflation

Warning not to underestimate US inflation threat

Mike Taylor 11 June 2026 No Comments

Investors are being warned not to underestimate the continuing inflation threat in the US as the new Fed chair deals with the latest jump.


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Where can investors with maturing bank hybrids go?

Financial Newswire Contributor 28 May 2026

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With the phasing out of bank hybrids, where will investors with near term maturities go for regular income accessible on the ASX? Discover potential..

Trade Finance whitepaper: Access uncorrelated alpha potential

Financial Newswire Contributor 5 June 2026

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Trade finance has demonstrated resilience across global shocks, combining short‑duration, self‑liquidating structures with historically low volatility

Investing Across the Bond Market Cycle

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 June 2026

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With government debt at record highs, what other areas of the bond market could potentially enhance a portfolio’s defensive characteristics?

Re-thinking TPD: Why Severity Matters More Than Ever

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 June 2026

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From an interview with MyRisk Adviser, this article explores how TPD Severity can support clearer advice and better client outcomes.


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T. Rowe Price names new intermediary head

Binaya Dahal | 11 June 2026T. Rowe Price has announced the appointment of Heath Branigan as its head of Australian intermediary business.
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AI tools erode role of SMSF advisers, survey shows

Binaya Dahal | 10 June 2026Vanguard Australia’s Rachel White said trustees handle the basics but still value professional advice on complex matters.

Govt expands AFCA role in scam resolution

Binaya Dahal | 10 June 2026The new framework expands AFCA’s jurisdiction to consider the role of banks, telcos and digital platforms in scam complaints.

SMSFs take profits in miners, rotate to banks

Binaya Dahal | 9 June 2026AUSIEX’s Chris Hill said SMSFs also showed stronger interest in smaller growth resources and technology names.

Schroders says AI fears overdone in software

Binaya Dahal | 9 June 2026Schroders’ Claire Smith said AI is reshaping software market, but investors shouldn’t assume all software companies are suddenly at risk.
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History should calm enthusiasm for tech IPOs

Mike Taylor | 4 June 2026Before Australian investors rush in to grab a slice of the upcoming US tech IPOs they should consider the lessons of history.
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AI infrastructure investment masking economic weakness

Mike Taylor | 4 June 2026Australia's economic stability is attracting digital infrastructure investment which, in turn, is masking domestic economic weakness.
Metrics declares win in recent real estate fund IPO

Russell warns mega IPOs could crowd portfolios

Binaya Dahal | 4 June 2026Russell Investments has said the next wave of mega IPOs could turn years of private market gains into concentrated public equity exposures.