AMIT legislation a welcome initiative

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The introduction of Attribution Managed Investment Trusts (AMITs) will give Australian investors far greater access to Asian markets, and is a significant step in helping Australian funds compete internationally, says... Read more continue reading

Smaller companies, sizable potential

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There are 2,077 ASX-listed smaller companies stocks, known colloquially as small caps; that is, companies outside of the ASX-100 index[1]. Of those, just 200 comprise the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index,... Read more continue reading

“Staying small” with emerging-market debt

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Michael Cirami, Co-Director of Global Income at Eaton Vance believes that investors tempted to increase EM exposure should carefully consider their investment approach now. He added: “The start of 2016... Read more continue reading

Illiquidity – can it save your capital?

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As unlisted property fund managers, for some time Forza Capital has observed with interest the divergent performance of listed and unlisted property investments at particular points in a property cycle.... Read more continue reading

Five reasons to invest in global listed infrastructure

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Global listed infrastructure is a relatively new asset class, but it is becoming increasingly popular as an integral part of a truly diversified investment portfolio through its combination of attractive... Read more continue reading

Why ESG investing is gaining traction with investors

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Michael Allison, Equity Portfolio Manager at Eaton Vance says that the desire to impact positive social change has resulted in investment inflows to the ESG category: Socially responsible investing (SRI)... Read more continue reading

Short selling….

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The financial press frequently paints the picture of hidden cabals of short sellers conspiring together to drive down a stock, causing unrealised losses to retail investors and pain to executives... Read more continue reading

Value investing set to snap back?

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Jason Kim, Portfolio Manager & Senior Analyst at Nikko AM Australia provides insights on recent trends in performance of value versus growth investing – and why he believes after a... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management expects Japan, Europe and developed Asia-Pacific equities to outperform

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Japan, Europe and developed Asia-Pacific ex-Japan equities should perform well in the next six months Moves global equities stance to neutral due to a cautious U.S. equity outlook Oil prices... Read more continue reading

Investors finding it harder to identify investment opportunities: Investment Trends 2015 Investor Product Needs Report

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Key findings of the Investment Trends 2015 The 2015 Investor Product Needs Report is an in-depth study of Australian investors’ investing behaviour and their usage of various investment products. The... Read more continue reading