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09 August 2025 • By Fergus Halliday • 1 min read

Responsible investing index highlights growing gap between Australia’s equity funds

Evergreen Consultant’s ERIG Index suggests that Australian equity funds that embrace responsible investing are better equipped to deliver returns for ...

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Retail investors tempted by derivatives need grapple with the risk involved

New retail investors should be careful not to let the potential returns offered by derivatives overshadow the risks involved.

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Retail trade surged as Omicron loomed

Australian businesses surged in the aftermath of October’s wind back of pandemic restrictions.

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Returns to recover from 2022 lull: Zenith

The investment research and portfolio solutions provider has revised up its return expectations across asset classes. 

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Schroders bearish on shares as ‘age of scarcity’ looms

Australian and global equities markets are tipped to continue underperforming over the near-medium term as economies grapple with inflation ...

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Scrapping stamp duty won’t revive commercial property market: AMP

Victoria axes stamp duty on commercial property, upside impact “marginal”.

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SEC go-ahead for bitcoin ETF fuels new hype for local counterparts

Approval from overseas regulators looks to turn the possibility of crypto ETFs in Australia into a reality.

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Senate orders govt to reveal super tax modelling

The Albanese government has been ordered to publish Treasury modelling detailing the projected impact of its super tax reforms amid concerns the ...

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Share market could see green amid absence of ‘red wave’

The results of the US midterm elections could help spur positive share market conditions over the next 12 months.

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Shares ‘vulnerable to pullback’ with market volatility ahead

A strong start to the year for equities markets could be short-lived amid continued monetary policy tightening and high risks of a global recession, ...

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Shares at ‘high risk’ as Australian recession fears resurface

A “further correction” in the Australian equities market could be on the cards as markets brace for a harder landing.

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Short-term bonds in vogue amid extended rate horizon

“Buying the dip” is not appropriate in the current environment, with higher interest rates to remain in place for longer than anticipated as ...

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Sluggish GDP growth could trigger 3Q23 rate cuts

The Reserve Bank could commence a monetary policy easing cycle by the end of the year in response to laggard GDP growth and sharper property price ...

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Small cap market presents ‘attractive dynamic’ for SMSFs

SMSFs could benefit from a rebound in the small cap market following a sharp sell-off in 2022, according to a senior portfolio manager. 

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Social media-driven ‘pump and dump’ schemes may constitute market manipulation

Australia’s securities regulator is beginning to take social media into account when it comes to clamping down on misconduct in the market. 

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Spotting greenwashing needs all hands on deck

Recognising greenwashing is a team sport that requires many parties to ensure that there is disclosure and clarity, a global asset manager said.

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Stablecoin could be a rising giant in global finance

Bitcoin and Ethereum are snagging the headlines, but stablecoin could be a rising giant in the global finance landscape.

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Stagflation fears begin to surface

Global investment management firm Van Eck has stopped warning about ‘inflacency’ and started talking about stagflation.

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Sticky inflation to delay rate relief: CBA

The major bank has revised its outlook for monetary policy as inflationary pressures prove resilient.

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Submissions open for 10th annual ifa Excellence Awards

Nominations and submissions have opened for the ifa Excellence Awards 2023.

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