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20 October 2025 • By Georgie Preston • 1 min read

Insight Investment cautions against currency-hedged share classes

While flows into US equities remain strong, a growing share is now currency hedged – a trend which the asset manager said can be “both expensive and ...

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Trade tensions jolt markets as US eyes new tariffs

Escalating US–China tensions have reignited global volatility, with new tariffs and export controls threatening growth, inflation and investor ...

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Perpetual posts solid first-quarter growth across divisions

Stronger markets and steady inflows have lifted Perpetual’s assets and advice base, marking a confident start to the financial year, but it is still ...

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Japan’s equity renaissance gathers pace as reforms ignite investor confidence

After years of false dawns, Japan’s equity market appears to have entered a new phase of sustainable growth driven by real reform, reflation and ...

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Chalmers to embark on global investment and policy mission

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to travel to the US and South Korea to promote Australia’s economic strengths amid global volatility and shifting ...

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Physical gold ETFs crack top 5 by flows in September

Investors seeking havens from geopolitical risks have prompted gold ETFs to see their strongest-ever monthly inflows, having first been launched 20 ...

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Fidante broadens alts offering with new London-based partner

Global investment management firm Fidante, part of Challenger Limited, has formed a strategic partnership with UK-based Fulcrum Asset Management

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IMF flags tech boom, repricing threats rising

A significant market repricing could be on the horizon and has the potential to impact aggregate wealth and consumption while spilling over into ...

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Record flows help iShares ETFs reach US$5tn in Q3

Assets under management in iShares ETFs reached US$5 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, while BlackRock’s overall AUM reached US$13

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Small caps stage comeback as investors hunt for growth and diversification

Global and Australian small-cap equities are attracting renewed investor attention as they deliver outsized returns, diversification benefits and ...

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