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BlackRock Australia's Q2 Outlook

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This session shares key insights from the Q2 Global Outlook and what they could mean for portfolios in the months ahead. Ben Powell explores how mega forces—including AI and geopolitical fragmentation—are reshaping the global economy and markets, before Katherine Palmer provides an overview of the Australian market, recent RBA developments, and their implications. The session concludes with Nicholas Morales discussing practical portfolio implementation for Australian investors.

May 2026

CPD Points: 1.0

BlackRock Model Portfolios: 2026 Midyear Update

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Join strategists Uwe Helmes, Beatrice Yeo and Tatiana Bernard as they unpack the latest Enhanced Strategic Model Portfolios quarterly rebalance and share insights on portfolio positioning. The session also addresses key questions from advisers on navigating the current market environment.

25 June 2026

CPD Points: 0.75

Model Portfolios April Rebalance

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The Enhanced Strategic Model Portfolios underwent an out-of-cycle rebalance on 1 April to help ensure they remain well positioned amid ongoing market volatility. Join our model portfolio strategists as they discuss the latest rebalance, outline the specific trades, and share their views on recent market movements.

April 2026

CPD Points: 0.75

Model Portfolios March Rebalance

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In this webinar, our Model Strategists walk through the March portfolio rebalance and the thinking behind each change. Our investment team will discuss current market conditions, outline the key rebalancing decisions, our latest Strategic Asset Allocation and explain how these adjustments are designed to keep portfolios aligned with long-term objectives.

March 2026

CPD Points: 0.75

Hedge Funds Demystified

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As markets evolve, investors face the prospect of lower returns and heightened volatility — raising questions about whether the traditional 70/30 portfolio remains fit for purpose. In this on-demand webinar, BlackRock experts explore how hedge funds can complement traditional portfolios by offering diversification, downside protection, and differentiated sources of return. Learn how hedge funds work, their role in a higher cash rate environment, and key considerations for navigating complexity — from strategy selection and risk management to accessing opportunities with experienced partners.

February 2026

CPD Points: 0.75

Managing US equities in a shifting market

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US tariffs are set to hit their highest level in a century, intensifying inflation pressures and dampening growth expectations. Despite these challenges, we continue to see US equities as a core holding for Australian investors, but a more dynamic approach may help strengthen portfolios in today’s volatile market.

Hear from Alexandra Eldemir, BlackRock Managing Director and Senior Product Strategist, and Beatrice Yeo, Model Portfolio Investment Strategist, as they discuss the new multi-asset investment playbook and share practical strategies for optimising US equity allocations.

23 September 2025

CPD Points: 1.0