Aussie equity outlook – a flip-side to the down-side

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If the global economy slows, some Australian companies will still be in a comparatively good position. Some of the major macro economic concerns that have been with us for the... Read more continue reading

Threadneedle Investments boosts US equity team with two new appointments

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Threadneedle Investments (Threadneedle), a leading international asset manager, has announced the appointments of Diane Sobin, Fund Manager, and Nafis Chowdhury, Analyst, to the firm’s US Equities team. Both Diane and... Read more continue reading

Defensive strategies protect Implemented Portfolios’ investment returns

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Implemented Portfolios has continued its defensive approach across its Individually Managed Accounts (IMAs) in the last quarter with a focus on protecting client capital and generating returns in the face... Read more continue reading

For investment success, rethink the fixed income fundamentals

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The major shifts that have characterised the investment environment since the GFC have affected fixed income every bit as much as equities, requiring investors to rethink the conventions if they... Read more continue reading

PIMCO’s bond funds outperform shares over 10 years

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Over the long term, in particular the last decade, Australian bonds generated solid returns for investors, which were higher than returns generated by riskier assets like Australian shares, according to... Read more continue reading

Certitude partners with Threadneedle Investments in Australia to meet investors’ growing demand for global equities

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International asset manager Threadneedle Investments and Australian provider Certitude Global Investments (Certitude) have announced an exclusive partnership with Certitude to manage and distribute the Threadneedle Global Equity Fund targeted to retail... Read more continue reading

Increasing demand for inflation-linked bonds in Australia

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Investment manager Omega Global Investors predicts the demand for Australian and international inflation-linked bonds will steadily increase over the next decade, with both markets recording recent strong returns.   “Institutional investors... Read more continue reading

Australia best long-term performer among developed sharemarkets

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The Australian equities market has been the best performing developed sharemarket over the past 111 years. “It has posted a real return of 7.4% a year since 1900,” noted Paul... Read more continue reading

Artio Global Investors Selects Australia for Global Expansion

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Ian Webber to lead focus on Australian institutional investment market New York-based investment management firm Artio Global Investors (“Artio Global”) announced it is opening an office in Sydney, Australia, bringing... Read more continue reading

All Star IAM Australian Share Fund achieves Recommended rating by Zenith

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Kate Mulligan, Managing Director of All Star Funds has announced today that the All Star IAM Australian Share Fund has been given a rating of “Recommended” by ratings agency Zenith.... Read more continue reading