SIAA Monthly – May 2025

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FEATURE ARTICLES

• Celebrating 25 years of the S&P/ASX Indices: A milestone in Australian financial markets
  April 3, 2025, marks a significant milestone in the history of Australian financial markets as it celebrates 25 years since the launch of the S&P/ ASX Index Series. This series, which includes the S&P/ASX 200, S&P/ ASX 300, and other indices, has played a pivotal role in shaping the investment landscape in Australia. 
• Explore equity premium income strategies amid market swings
  With markets rocked by volatility amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s fast-changing tariff proposals, a total return strategy backed by consistent and high income may allow some investors to stay invested in equities to help achieve their long-term goals. 
• ASIC kicks off a discussion on the dynamics between public and private markets
  ASIC has asked for feedback on important issues and implications arising from evolving changes in Australia’s capital markets. 
• SR15 readiness: performance, progress and the path ahead
  As the industry prepares for the implementation of ASX Service Release 15 (SR15), Iress wants to provide an update on our progress and how we’re working to ensure every client is supported and production ready.
• Super snippets: A laudable bold move
  Public offer superannuation funds have been delving further into the world of financial advice ever since the Stronger Super reforms allowed them to provide this type of member service back in 2013.