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Retirement is often portrayed as a time of leisure, but for many Australians, it comes with a pressing financial challenge: replacing a regular salary with reliable investment income. In today’s environment of market volatility and falling interest rates, traditional cash-based investments may no longer deliver the returns retirees need.

At La Trobe Financial, we don’t rely on stability to be stable. Our products are built on fundamentals that perform across all market conditions – whether volatile or calm. That’s the strength of a disciplined, cycle-aware investment philosophy.

In today’s uncertain economic climate, Australian investors are increasingly seeking dependable, low-volatility income streams. While traditional asset classes like equities and bonds will always continue to play a role, a growing number of investors are turning to private credit – and not just within Australia.