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Small-cap veteran Ben Griffiths knows a bull market when he sees one

The Eley Griffiths fund manager says all the conditions for an extended rally have been met, except for one. He’s confident that’s about to change.

Top fundies name 11 stocks to ride the big shifts in markets

Beneath the market melt-up lie some big changes. We asked some of Australia’s top fundies to name stocks that can roll with the tide.

From Soul Patts to a Wall Street darling, fundies pitch 9 best ideas

Several of our pro bono fund managers pitched their latest stock picks at the 2025 Livewire Conference. From U.S technology giants to Pizza Hut, find out where our fundies are finding opportunities for growth.

Six new social impact partners for Future Generation Australia as Chair Philip Lowe says private sector must step up

Future Generation Australia adds six new early‑intervention partners - KidsXpress, Karinya House, Brave Foundation, Yiliyapinya, GUTS Dance and Yawarda - doubling down on trauma‑informed support to help children defy disadvantage.

The momentum trade is back, but it won’t last long

Matthew Haupt from Wilson Asset Management explains why momentum strategies are still performing despite high uncertainty, and highlights the risks ahead.

Jennifer Westacott, Future Generation Global Chair, leads corporate Australia’s King’s Birthday honours

Jennifer Westacott named Companion of the Order of Australia for leadership in business, education, and mental health, aiming to boost Australia’s prosperity.

‘What a month’: Small-cap funds make history in May

May 2025 marked a historic month for small-cap funds, with top performers like Ophir, Forager, and QVG Capital delivering standout returns, driven by strategic stock picks and market recovery.

Working Aussies ‘can’t see the light’, warns Westacott

Future Generation Chair Jennifer Westacott warns many working and middle‑income Australians ‘can’t see the light’—urging empathetic public policy, stronger skilling, and inclusive economic opportunity to restore hope.

Sell-offs can be good (for some). Here’s what top funds are buying

"Top fund managers seize market volatility as opportunity: buying undervalued global tech like Amazon and Alphabet, plus resilient Australian stocks like Eagers Automotive and Energy One, amid recent sell-offs.

Trump’s tariff shock is smashing markets. The worst could be yet to come

Trump's latest tariff shock rattles markets, but it's the mounting uncertainty—over global supply chains, inflation, and geopolitical tensions—that could inflict deeper, longer-lasting damage on investors.

Future Generation Australia Chair Philip Lowe’s on a mission to rebuild optimism

Future Generation’s Chair Philip Lowe champions a more optimistic Australia—highlighting modest productivity gains that could raise incomes 9%, while FGX blends outperformance, dividends, and philanthropy to empower vulnerable children.

Interest rates not to blame for cost-of-living pain, Philip Lowe says, ahead of federal election

Philip Lowe argues that Australia’s cost‑of‑living crisis stems from poor productivity—not high interest rates—calling the issue political, not economic, and warning of reform paralysis ahead of looming election.

Nine top stock picks to prepare your portfolio for 2025

"Explore the top nine 2025 stock picks from our pro bono fund managers—across ed‑tech, healthcare, ride‑sharing and digital entertainment—delivering long‑term insights for resilient, socially driven portfolios.

10 top fund managers reveal their long-term stock picks

Our pro bono fund managers share ten standout long‑term stock picks—from ResMed and Amazon to Vert x and Mineral Resources—guiding strategic investing that fuels both returns and youth‑focused social impact.

All the ladies: Future Generation set to launch fund run by women

As covered by Street Talk, Future Generation Women—seeded with $100M from Minderoo Foundation—champions women-led investment, delivering strong returns while driving gender equity and impactful social change.

Forrest-backed all-female fund wants to change a pale, male industry

As featured in AFR, Future Generation Women, seeded with $100M from Minderoo Foundation, empowers female fund managers to advance gender equity, delivering strong returns and impactful social change.