Long-term opportunities in quality small cap companies strengthen due to earnings growth

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Investors in small cap stocks are watching potential interest rate movements in the short-term, but a bigger picture opportunity is being found in value due to the attractive prices for... Read more continue reading

The drive to build better client portfolios drives interest in private markets: Hamilton Lane 2026 Global Private Wealth Survey 

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In 2026, private wealth investors plan to increase allocations to private market investments, according to insights from 390 advisors surveyed in leading global private markets firm Hamilton Lane’s (Nasdaq: HLNE)... Read more continue reading

Artificial intelligence, geopolitics and inflation to dominate the investment landscape for 2026

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Global markets will face a challenging year ahead with turbulence and uncertainty from some key areas dominating the investing landscape. Artificial intelligence, geopolitics and inflation will continue to influence market... Read more continue reading

Solid global growth to support earnings and investment plans for global infrastructure assets in 2026

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Despite economic and trade policy uncertainty and a disruptive geopolitical landscape, infrastructure assets remain well positioned heading into 2026, according to Sarah Shaw, CEO and global portfolio manager at 4D... Read more continue reading

Key risks for Australian equity investors in 2026 

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Plato Investment Management has released data showing the Australian and global stocks that would see outsized impacts from key risk scenarios applied to the firms’ portfolios. Dr David Allen, portfolio... Read more continue reading

CPD: Compounding opportunity – cyclical outlook

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The Trump administration’s sweeping tax, trade, and immigration policy overhauls – including quadrupling the effective U.S. tariff rate – were widely expected to stifle global growth, trade and investment. In... Read more continue reading

Emerging market equities 2026 outlook: A once-in-a-generation opportunity

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Emerging market equities enter 2026 with a compelling combination of improving fundamentals, greater policy visibility and deep structural growth drivers. Despite geopolitical noise and macro uncertainty in 2025, the asset class... Read more continue reading

CPD: The critical role global dividends play in generating income

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At the end of November 2025, Australians had more than $242 billion[1] invested in cash. While it’s not uncommon for investors to seek the safe haven cash offers during periods... Read more continue reading

Long term structural drivers lift investment in emerging market equities

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Emerging market equities delivered strong results across 2025, providing investors with year-to-date returns exceeding 30%*. Despite this impressive performance, ClearBridge Investments says the market recovery is still at an early... Read more continue reading

Why 2025 rewarded valuation discipline – and what it means for portfolios in 2026

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Investors heading into 2026 face a markedly more selective market environment, with dispersion, valuation discipline and earnings durability set to drive outcomes, according to asset consultancy firm Atchison. Markets in... Read more continue reading