A fundamental approach to managing volatility

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Ever since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) of 2007-2009, investors have sought ways to avoid the high levels of market volatility experienced during those years. In this article, GSFM explores... Read more continue reading

In Australia, play the hand you are dealt

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As interest rates continue to fall in Australia, investors may want to take their cue from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). At the time of its monetary policy meeting... Read more continue reading

Emerald Wrap announces partnership with Impact 20/80 to promote socially responsible impact investments

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Instreet Investment announced it has entered a strategic partnership with Impact 20/80 to develop and promote the Emerald Club and its flagship product, The Emerald Wrap, an ethical platform for... Read more continue reading

Which matters more – Fundamentals or QE?

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Nikko Asset Management Australia’s fixed income team is continuing its effort to determine if credit spreads are close to the top. In this article, we focus on what is more... Read more continue reading

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