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Iran conflict exposes 'fault line' in Australian equities: VanEck

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... market capitalisation." Neiron said the real story for why investors may be struggling currently is not just because of volatility, but also because of this concentration risk. "Investors in funds tracking the S&P/ASX 200 often think they are broadly ...

Hostplus weighs digital asset exposure for members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... proven." AMP said it currently has less than 0.03% allocated in Bitcoin, which is tightly risk-controlled to manage volatility and downside risk. "While not a material driver of returns, the allocation has contributed positively to members' retirement ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... Australians are getting a fair go at the bowser." Chalmers said Australia is not immune from global uncertainty or volatility, but the economy is well placed to deal with global shocks. "We're well placed and well prepared with faster growth than any ...

Yarra hunts for superior returns outside ASX giants

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... said the old investment playbook is breaking down as we enter unconventional times with increased concentration, more volatility and the growth in passive investing. "This view you can just buy blue chip stocks hold them forever, I generally feel is ...

Soul Patts profit up, returns 9.7%

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... investment risk management. He added the company's multi-asset portfolio positions Soul Patts well to navigate market volatility while protecting shareholder capital. "Our strong balance sheet and ample liquidity means we have increased capacity to act ...

Managed accounts increase confidence amid volatility: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... advisers agree clients in managed accounts are more confident and are less likely to act impulsively during market volatility compared with those not in managed accounts. Investment Trends' latest Managed Accounts Report, supported by State Street Investment ...

S64, Ardian partner to launch new fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... Jan Philipp Schmitz said. "Infrastructure offers recurring cash yield, inflation protection, and historically lower volatility, making it a powerful addition to investor portfolios. "By combining the value creation potential of direct investments with ...

Geopolitical risks, private credit threaten financial stability: RBA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... since the escalation of the Middle East conflict, the RBA observed funding conditions tighten and financial market volatility pick up. "Despite the strong growth in their lending, non-bank lenders still only account for 6% of financial system assets ...

Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... stark reminder of why addressing our three key economic challenges is so urgent. All this economic uncertainty and volatility is a reason for more reform, not less. It's a reason to go further, not slower. "We have deep capital markets, a world-leading ...

ASIC warns Gen Z against chasing unrealistic crypto gains

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... cryptocurrency and the like could be setting them up for failure, setting unrealistic expectations on returns, price volatility and long-term investing. A national survey conducted by YouGov found around one in four Gen Z Australians owns crypto; 66% ...