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CPD: Don’t let fear drive down investors’ returnsInvestment risk can be defined as the probability that an investment’s actual return will differ from its expected return; however, there...
CPD: The case for managed futuresDuring certain periods of time, managed futures can capture upward and downward trends in traditional markets; this has made this...
CPD: Choose your own retirementSuccessive governments have pushed out the age at which Australians can access superannuation and aged pension benefits, which for many,...
CPD: Looking ahead - planning for “what’s next” in advice techIgnition Wealth’s Richard Liverpool looks at the future of advice tech and how advisers can ensure they stay ahead of...
CPD: The Asian centuryIn December 2006, at the London School of Economics Asia Forum, former Indian PM Manmohan Singh said[1]: “The most important...
Managers Corner
The retiree and the 100-year storm - The impact of tail events on financial outcomes
Introduction Two years ago, the Chinese stockmarket was nearing the end of a mini-meltdown during which the Shanghai Composite shed more than 40% of its value in two months. This event, plus the US Federal Reserve’s decision to commence tightening later in 2015, contributed to a near 20% fall in the ...
10 reasons ESG investing is growing
According to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, over $22 trillion of assets were managed under responsible investment strategies globally in 2016, up 25% from two years before. This is one of many statistics showing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing moving into the mainstream. We see 10 major trends contributing to ...
New bond issuance: The active management advantage
New equity offerings can garner media buzz. Think of recent initial public offerings (IPOs) by Snapchat, Alibaba and Visa. Business media enthuse, investors clamor, and share prices often rise, at least initially. The fixed income market equivalent – new bonds coming to market – seldom makes headlines. But new bond issuance ...
Managing through the uncertainty and noise
The most notable aspect of market behaviour in May was the rally in key sovereign bond markets matched by gains in key equity markets. Australian equities were the exception with weaker commodity prices impacting resources, while banking stocks were hit by the politics of the Bank Levy in the May ...
Managing money and the art of communication
In our experience as investment managers, a fundamental shortcoming we often see is poor ongoing communication between managers and financial advisers. Financial advisers are the life blood of investment managers everywhere. You manage the ultimate client relationship, filter information, navigate personalities and ensure that any investment meets your client’s needs. Without ...
