Equities lead as Australian managed funds attract $13bn in H1BY VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026 11:54AMAustralian managed funds attracted $13 billion in net inflows during the first half of 2026, with investors maintaining strong exposure to markets despite heightened geopolitical tensions and domestic economic uncertainty, according to new data from Calastone. Related News |
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