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03 November 2025 • By Adrian Suljanovic • 1 min read

Westpac NPAT declines to $6.9bn amid heated competition

The major bank has reported lower net profit after tax as competitive pressures and investment spending weigh on margins while selling its $21

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‘Yield is destiny’ as PGIM backs bond bull market

Bonds are in a rare, income-led bull market with Fed rate cuts likely to further extend the rally, according to the investment manager. Despite ...

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Chalmers pushes Australia as global capital magnet

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has pitched Australia as the world’s most compelling investment destination amid rising geopolitical tensions and accelerating ...

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Future Fund surpasses $200 billion milestone 

Investment returns for the Future Fund hit a milestone in September, adding $200 billion in value for the first time ever. CEO Dr Raphael Arndt ...

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China’s turning point beyond the US–China lens

While investor focus often centres on Washington–Beijing relations, China’s diversified trade partnerships reveal a different trend, according to ...

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Banks push to expand Australia’s sustainable finance rules

Australia’s major banks have backed a push to broaden sustainable finance rules, aiming to unlock global capital and bolster climate resilience

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September marks strongest ever quarter for gold demand

Gold demand and prices hit fresh records as investors turn to safe-haven assets amid geopolitical volatility and market uncertainty. Gold broke a ...

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Ironbark AM partners to expand global qualitative equity access in Australia

Ironbark Asset Management has formed a strategic partnership with US-based global quantitative equity manager Intech Investment Management LLC to ...

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Salter Brothers creates ESG-focused platform in PE partnership

Investment manager Salter Brothers has partnered with private equity firm Kilara Capital to launch an Australian sustainable investment platform ...

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StoneX powers ahead amid insto investor energy surge

While global financial services firm StoneX’s century-old roots are in agricultural risk management, its growth in Australia is now being powered by ...

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