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9 January 2026

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Next Generation: Rewriting the rules of engagement

The next generation is starting to rewrite the rules of engagement in the financial services industry. Advisers who can demonstrate expertise in emerging investment vehicles, sustainable investing and digital engagement will be better positioned to serve this new generation of investors.

Outlook 2025: The divergence dividend

Fidelity's 2025 Annual Outlook examines the different macro scenarios that could play out in 2025 and provides an insight into how they are looking to position across the world's major asset classes as we head into a new year.

A practitioner's guide to investing in the energy transition

Constructing a carbon neutral economy – quickly – can seem so complex that it raises the question: where do you even start? Investors face the same conundrum. This guide offers some clarity by looking at what the transition means in practical terms as an investment theme.

New life, old life

Most older Australians are not actively planning for the final chapters of their working life. While many find the time to plan the lifestyle and financial aspects of their future retirement, too few take positive action to improve the circumstances of the inevitable wind-down phase of their working lives.

Outlook 2023: An investor’s guide to the year ahead

Markets want to believe that central banks will blink and change direction, negotiating the economy towards a soft landing. But in our view, a hard landing remains the most likely outcome in 2023.

Pathway to women's financial independence

While many women feel trapped by their financial situation and lack the confidence or knowledge to break out of their circumstances, women are highly motivated to achieve financial independence. Differentiated and tailored financial advice is key to having an overall positive impact on their lives.

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China's EV and solar backlog and future trade wars

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Why Elon Musk's pay packet is justified

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