Gen AI buildouts continue to spur tech infrastructure boom

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Three years after the launch of ChatGPT, generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) has become one of the most transformative forces in global technology markets. According to Hilary Frisch, Portfolio Manager... Read more continue reading

AI, energy and healthcare lead the next wave of market transformation

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The global economy is entering a new phase of structural growth, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), energy infrastructure, and long-term demographic trends, and as central banks begin easing policy and... Read more continue reading

Hyperscalers boost data centre demand, but care must be taken when investing

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The AI boom has reshaped the data centre landscape at a pace few anticipated. The sector is evolving rapidly, driven by the growth in spending by large US ‘hyperscalers’ such... Read more continue reading

CPD: Is the need for diversification driving the private credit boom?

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Private credit has rapidly evolved from a specialist asset class into a core component of many Australian investors’ portfolios. As traditional fixed income markets continue to react to a challenging... Read more continue reading

With equity valuations stretched, private credit offers portfolio protection

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As valuations continue to reach record highs, investors should be cautious of concentrating too much of their portfolio in listed equities, according to Tanarra Credit Partners (TCP) managing partner, Peter Szekely.... Read more continue reading

It pays to stay active: rotation is key as Australian credit spreads tighten

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Spreads are tightening for Australian corporate bonds despite high issuance volumes, Schroders portfolio manager fixed income, Helen Mason says. With strong demand from local and offshore investors absorbing new issues... Read more continue reading

Why bonds could be a smart investment amid global rate cuts

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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut rates three times in 2025 in line with our long-held expectations for a quarterly easing cycle. In our view, the cash rate... Read more continue reading

CPD: The investment potential in emerging market equities

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Emerging markets (EM) are highly inefficient. Complicated governance structures, evolving macroeconomics and immature institutions result in elevated stock price volatility. This creates significant alpha generation opportunities, as well as challenges,... Read more continue reading

Momentum builds for consumer small caps

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Momentum continues to build in the small-cap sector, with recent performance and reporting season results pointing to renewed investor confidence and attractive opportunities across several sectors, according to DNR Capital... Read more continue reading

CPD: Tariffs, technology, and transition

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Economic outlook: A clash of forces tests conventional frameworks The Trump administration aims to reshape the U.S.’s global role while improving the country’s trade balance. In previous Cyclical Outlooks, we argued... Read more continue reading