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How advisers can tap Australia's corporate bond boom
This segment of the market is no longer reserved for institutions and the wealthy
September index rebalancing to trigger wave of passive trading
The next rebalance of the benchmark index takes effect after market close on September 18, and could trigger almost US$1 billion in passive trading across the S&P/ASX 300.
From surprise results to oversold stocks: six companies in focus after reporting season
Sandstone Insights’ post-reporting season round-up included a deeper look at some companies
Can direct bonds beat fixed income ETFs?
Comparing bond ETFs and direct bonds: the role of fees in long-term returns.
Where Australia's biggest investors deploy their capital
The investment strategies of institutions like the Future Fund offer advisers a useful lens on asset allocation.
US small caps step out of tech giants' shadow
Advisers have fresh reason to look beyond mega caps when building global equity portfolios.
Data centres test investor appetite
The boom in AI infrastructure creates new questions for advisers and their clients.
Australia stands out in Asia-Pacific dividend growth
Australia remains a leading dividend market but advisers should assess income quality and concentration risk.
Annual trading report for advisers
Discover the key trends that shaped adviser trading in the last financial year, from increased market activity to growing demand for ETFs, fixed income and global equities.
A fixed income lens on the AI megatrend
Investors are familiar with the equity component of the AI boom but debt markets also form a critical part of the opportunity set.
Six small companies that might stand out for advisers
A volatile small-cap market continues to produce a range of outcomes across listed companies.
How family offices are positioning portfolios for geopolitical risk, diversification and growth
Global family offices are reassessing asset allocation as geopolitical risk, currency exposure and market concentration reshape portfolio construction decisions.
Cash is only useful if advisers can actually use it
Brett Grant, Head of Product and Customer Experience at AUSIEX, discusses why ‘usable’ liquidity matters and how integrated cash can help financial advisers manage portfolios more efficiently under pressure.
Integrated cash can support efficient liquidity and faster trade execution
Cash accounts that are integrated with investment portfolios can save advisers valuable time.
The case for accessible cash as a portfolio advantage
Cash accounts that are integrated with investment portfolios can become a powerful tool supporting faster rebalancing, smoother execution and potentially improved portfolio outcomes.