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ASIC hand signals to the judiciary

ASIC hand signals to the judiciary

Experienced judges are likely to be only slightly influenced by calls by ASIC chair, Joe Longo, for insider trading custodial sentences.
Self-directed investors turn to ETFs

Self-directed investors turn to ETFs

Self-directed investors have turned away from income-focused investment options and towards ETFs and global equities says InvestmetMarkets.
Don’t restrict sustainable labelling to retail

Don’t restrict sustainable labelling to retail

The major accounting groups have urged the Government not to restrict the labelling of sustainable investment products to just retail.
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MLC CIO Dan Farmer plugs the value of diversification

Mike Taylor 9 April 2026 No Comments

MLC is largely agnostic with respect to active versus passive investment with CIO Dan Farmer arguing diversification is the key.

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ClearBridge touts infrastructure as haven amid Iran war

Binaya Dahal 7 April 2026 No Comments

ClearBridge Investments’ Shane Hurst says infrastructure sector offers investors a haven amid market turmoil sparked by the Iran conflict.

RBA rate-hike cycle could extend into 2027, analyst says

Binaya Dahal 7 April 2026 No Comments

Janus Henderson’s Emma Lawson says RBA could be forced to raise interest rates more than expected into 2027 if inflation remains elevated.

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Middle East tensions fuel gold ETF inflows

Mike Taylor 2 April 2026 No Comments

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is continuing fuel strong flows towards gold ETFs despite the recent liquidity-drive sell-off.

REITs poised for gains despite Iran uncertainty, says LaSalle

Binaya Dahal 2 April 2026 No Comments

LaSalle Investment Management’s Paul Meierdierck says the long-term outlook for REIT investors remains compelling despite Iran uncertainty.

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Private credit concerns ‘over-sensationalised’

Mike Taylor 31 March 2026 No Comments

Global investment bank Barclays has looked to cool the rhetoric around private credit saying issues have been ‘over-sensationalised’.

Brookfield Oaktree launches new private credit fund in Australia

Private markets – experience matters

Mike Taylor 31 March 2026 No Comments

Private markets managed portfolios have delivered financial advisers some comfort about investing in a sometimes complex area.


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Private Asset Academy: Unlock the key to the world of private markets

Financial Newswire Contributor 8 April 2026

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Explore nine essential lessons covering market definitions and investment strategies for private markets. Elevate your expertise and earn CPD.

AI and the drivers of future productivity

Financial Newswire Contributor 2 April 2026

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AI’s ability to boost productivity could be game-changing. But what are the pitfalls and opportunities?

Quality in Volatile Markets: La Trobe Financial’s Advantage

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 April 2026

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As markets turn volatile, La Trobe Financial shows why quality matters most by delivering disciplined credit strategies built for consistent

How to retire with confidence: what successful retirees know

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 March 2026

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A confident retirement should be within reach for every Australian, but with longer lifespans and rising living costs, retirees face growing


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Australian dividends steady as ‘Halo’ trade builds

Binaya Dahal | 31 March 2026Prime Value's Leanne Pan says Australian dividend stocks have contributed significantly to total ASX returns across many cycles.
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ARC exits its 75% Merewether holding

Mike Taylor | 30 March 2026Publicly listed private investment player, ARC Funds, has exited its 75% stake in boutique small cap player, Merewether Capital.
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The case for gold as more than just a ‘safe haven’

Yasmine Raso | 30 March 2026New analysis from The World Gold Council pleads the case for gold as more than just a short-term 'safe haven' in portfolios.
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FSC replaces George on board

Binaya Dahal | 30 March 2026The Financial Services Council has appointed Nick Hamilton, Alison Telfer, and Blair Vernon in various positions as Alexis George departs.
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Staying active essential amid ‘fog of war’: Schroders

Yasmine Raso | 30 March 2026Schroders has to adjusted its position more defensively, as the conflict in the Middle East continues to fuel energy shocks.
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Australian firms cut buybacks despite global surge

Binaya Dahal | 26 March 2026Capital Group’s latest report finds global share buybacks reached record levels in 2025, but Australia bucked the trend with a 17.7% decline.
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Tech, compliance costs tighten financial firms’ budgets

Binaya Dahal | 26 March 2026Celent says financial firms' face tougher spending decisions as technologies, compliance, and legacy systems absorbs much of the budget.
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Morningstar backs Insignia sale to CC Capital

Mike Taylor | 25 March 2026Research house, Morningstar has backed shareholder acceptance of CC Capital's bid for Insignia Financial pointing to a "compelling premium".