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14 August 2024 • By Jessica Penny • 1 min read

Aussie assets under custody surpass $5tn

Investors are increasing their allocation to offshore investments, new data has found. Assets under custody grew by 5.7 per cent to $5 trillion in ...

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APAC represents ‘enormous’ private debt opportunity, experts highlight

Despite its relatively small size, indicators point to the growth potential of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) private debt market. An analysis of capital ...

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Markets on edge amid Iran retaliation fears

Attention is shifting back to the Middle East and potential “safe harbour” assets like oil and gold, following recent reports Iran’s retaliation ...

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Fortescue and Australia’s resource sector at risk amid iron ore slump

Fortescue may encounter further difficulties if Trump secures a victory in November. The company’s stock has plunged nearly 38 per cent since the ...

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Netwealth announces $83m FY24 profit

The financial services technology firm has delivered a 24 per cent growth in net profit after tax for the full financial year. In an ASX ...

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Share market roller-coaster unlikely to abate in near term, says economist

As markets continue to recover from a turbulent start to August, the chief economist has explained why there remains a significant risk of further ...

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July net flows bolster ETF AUM hot streak

The highest monthly net flows on record pushed the local ETF industry to a new all-time high in assets under management (AUM). The Australian ...

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‘Pretty grim’: Fund manager says active ETFs struggling to gain foothold

Australian investor interest for ETFs is on the rise; however, active offerings are not witnessing the same growth as their index-tracking ...

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Gold stares down ‘powerful’ cross currents in August

The commodity hits record highs in July, however, new data suggests there are three significant factors, including the US election race, that could ...

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How are strategists distinguishing geopolitical ‘noise’ from reality?

As global tensions rise, market experts are faced with the challenge of discerning between short-lived market reactions and the enduring impacts of ...

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