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Milford launches two products in response to adviser demand

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
Milford Australia has launched two new actively managed funds, including a fixed income strategy in response to growing adviser demand for more liquid, transparent credit solutions. Both the Corporate Bond Plus Fund and the Australian Active 100 Fund ...

RBA on hold but 'not as hawkish as feared'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2025
... inflation signals. If these drifts lower, rate cuts follow; if not, we may be staring at a very short easing cycle - or a surprise hike," Bassanese said. "In short -it's a case of rate cuts delayed, not denied. But with some signs that the economy may ...

FEATURE: Fund admin | Tight Ship

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
At any given opportunity, policymakers and industry leaders love to boast about Australia's 'world-class' $4.3 trillion superannuation system. While investments and performance have been impressive and the system has taken the pressure off the government ...

China wants to be leader in renewable energy: Gore

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
As China continues to flourish in renewable energy innovation, it may well take pole position amid the transition, says Al Gore. Addressing the IGCC Summit 2025 in Sydney this morning, Generation Investment Management founding partner and chair Al Gore ...

Feature: Compliance | Passing the buck

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
... by providing their details. Super Consumers Australia director or advocacy (policy) Jessica Spence 02 says it's no surprise Australia's superannuation industry is a magnet for bad actors. "There's a huge incentive when you've got an industry ...

New 100% tariffs on China: Another TACO moment?

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
... to a 50% tariff. Automobiles, light trucks and certain automotive parts are subject to 25%. Trump recently announced a surprise 100% tariff on Australian pharmaceutical products exported to the US. Broadly, the effective tariff rate, McCormick said ...

Australian economy 'at a crossroads': CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) economists have warned that the Australian economy is at a "crossroads" heading into 2026. In a new report, CBA pointed to a range of potential domestic and international scenarios that could rapidly shift the outlook. Despite ...

Alphinity takes global fund to UK, Europe

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 3 OCT 2025
Australian boutique Alphinity Invesment Management (Alphinity) has expanded into the UK and Europe with the launch of a global equity fund. and Europe with the launch of a global equity fund. The Alphinity Global Equity Fund offers investors exposure ...

RBA delivers 'hawkish hold'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
... and was hawkish; in May it cut and was dovish, with talk of a possible 50bp cut; in July, it held steady which was a surprise as most economists expected a cut; in August, it cut and was more balanced. [Yesterday], it delivered a hold and a more hawkish ...

Lorica Partners, Multiforte Financial Services merge

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
Financial advice firm Lorica Partners is merging with Multiforte Financial Services, uniting the two companies under the Lorica Partners brand. Multiforte's clients will continue working with existing advisers for the next 12 months, as the staff ...