APS Foundation investment update – October 2025
VIDEO: APS Foundation investment update October 2025 with Chris Cuffe AO, David Wright and David Ward
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APS Foundation investment performance FY2025
The APS Foundation has published its latest investment performance results, with its General portfolio returning 10.2% pa since inception.
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