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CPD: Global themes in a tech driven worldIn a recent series of presentations to advisers in Australia, industry veteran Epoch’s CEO and co-CIO Bill Priest, discussed the...
CPD: The many diversification benefits of global equitiesMost investors understand the basics of diversification, or at least understand the adage ‘don’t put all your eggs in one...
CPD: Listed investment trusts – a listed growth storyLed by exchange traded funds (ETFs), listed investments have experienced significant growth over the last decade, a period which coincides...
CPD: The changing face of demographics and why economies should careSummary In 2011 a dramatic shift occurred throughout the developed world — working age populations began a multi-decade decline. Demographic...
CPD: Long/short investing – a true conviction strategyA long/short equity strategy, as the name suggests, holds both long and short equity positions in its portfolio. In recent...
Managers Corner
In the AI age, active managers making smart human decisions will win
Summary One of the pleasures of getting older is that you start to have proper grown-up conversations with your children. Recently, one of my daughters started her first job, which was pleasing from her perspective and, for me, a clear improvement in the household finances! She commenced a role in investment ...
US midterms may breed a lame duck
With our overall asset class views still favouring growth assets driven by positive views in particular for US equities, the US midterms on November 6th have the potential to upset the apple cart. However, with midterm elections just weeks away, our view is that we are entering a bit of a ...
Aberdeen Standard Investments announces partnership with The Australian National University, reflecting strength in ESG integration
Aberdeen Standard Investments has announced a new partnership with The Australian National University (ANU), in which they will manage an Australian Fixed Income strategy with an emphasis on ESG. ANU Endowment Fund has selected Aberdeen Standard Investments to manage a strategy that invests in active Australian Fixed Income with an ESG overlay - ...
Growth Farms offers investors a slice of Australian farmland
Specialist agricultural asset manager Growth Farms Australia has launched an innovative investment trust, the Australian Agricultural Lease Fund, that will buy agricultural land and lease it to primary producers. Farm leasing is a well-established model in the US and other markets, and Growth Farms Australia believes it has strong potential in ...
Financial advisers seek growth post February volatility
Financial advisers have refocused their recommendations and research on growth strategies following market volatility in February with property, infrastructure and multi-asset strategies particularly in favour. The renewed focus on growth options follows a dash for cash in the first weeks of February after global markets dropped. These are just some of ...
