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FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... strategy, "off the back of we how think the world is changing from intangible assets to hard assets." While this was not a "big bet" per se, it was in response to the shifting investment landscape. "We think there is potentially elevated inflation in ...

ATO sounds alarm as Payday Super deadline nears

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
The Australian Taxation Office has urged employers to act immediately ahead of the introduction of Payday Super on July 1, warning businesses have just five weeks remaining to prepare for one of the biggest changes to the superannuation system in years. ...

Feature: Private credit | The fine print

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... portfolio. Beyond the real estate fundamentals, he says for Qualitas the borrower is equally as important. "We're really big believers in the soul of the person that we're lending to," he adds. Jacques notes Mercer picks managers that can move ...

Emerging markets progress from consumption to innovation: Experts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... and running businesses with high barriers to entry. That's much more exciting to me. So, the fact that technology is a big part of emerging markets now is something to celebrate, because it shows that we've got a higher quality opportunity set," ...

Retirees leave 90% of pension unspent: AMP Super

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... death, which makes it important for adviser to tackle 'regret risk' in retirement. Speaking at the Financial Standard Advisers Big Day Out (ABDO) in Sydney, Hillier said the 90% figure could be used by the client for travel, retiring early, helping children ...

Emerging markets a 'reasonable' opportunity: Colchester

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... uncorrelated to other risk assets while providing reasonable returns to investors. Speaking at the Financial Standard Advisers Big Day Out (ABDO) in Sydney, Simpson said the asset class has attractive valuations and has been a good income generator for ...

AI can give fundies an edge over the market: Invesco

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... investors get an edge over the market, Invesco Solutions director Scott Bennett said. Speaking at the Financial Standard Advisers Big Day Out (ABDO) in Sydney, Bennett said the fund manager is using the data sets to drive better return and risk outcomes ...

Removing CGT discount on all assets will make tax system fairer: Chalmers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... which is obviously very important, but also to investments like shares and new businesses, where leverage doesn't play as big a role," he said.

Aussie investors entering 'regime shift': VanEck

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... simultaneously. "We could be seeing the start of a regime shift," Chesler said. "Australian investors may need to look beyond the big banks to capture the next phase of opportunity on the ASX," said Chesler. VanEck found the outlook for the Australian ...

Budget boosts fuel security, misses clean energy opportunities

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... tax treatment by $260 million for research and development investment concessions were welcomed. "Overall, this budget is a big step backwards for clean energy, climate solutions, energy security and Australia's readiness for a changing climate," ...