US rally relieves but does not reassure

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US equities underperformed global markets in the first six months of 2025 but continue to trade at a premium to foreign markets. US investors must not become complacent notes global... Read more continue reading

Mortgage funds surge as investors hunt for yield amid market volatility

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With equities volatile, fixed income returns still muted, and commercial property facing headwinds, more investors are turning to an often-overlooked sector – mortgage funds. According toBen O’Hara, Executive Director and... Read more continue reading

CPD: A multi-year tailwind for EM assets

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A seismic shift is underway in global capital markets. The extreme concentration in US assets, a phenomenon driven by fiscal policies that ballooned the $US international debt to over 26... Read more continue reading

Greens shoots for global equity markets despite Trump 2.0 and a slowing US economy

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Trump 2.0 remains the focal point as markets head into the second half of 2025. There is greater clarity around the implication of the US administration’s policies on markets, and... Read more continue reading

Half-time recap: Tariffs, trade wars, and a turnaround

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The year started with palpable enthusiasm, with equity markets rejoicing around incoming President Trump’s pro-growth and deregulatory agenda. This optimism was further fuelled by strong corporate earnings and signs of... Read more continue reading

Uncertainty in the US opens more opportunities in Europe

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The heightened volatility and unpredictability of US trade policy has made Europe more attractive to investors seeking stability and certainty, according to Philippe Poggioli, managing partner of Access Capital Partners,... Read more continue reading

The case for true diversification amid overexposed markets 

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The significant changes in the funds management industry in the past decade have brought issues such as liquidity, correlation and diversification to the forefront, and created new risks for investors... Read more continue reading

Tariff uncertainty back with Asia in focus

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In July, the US administration surprised by announcing higher-than-expected tariffs on some major counterparts, notably 30% on Europe and 50% on Brazil, while extending the tariff pause until August Clarity... Read more continue reading

Atchison urges selectivity as rate cuts support risk assets

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Asset consultancy firm, Atchison has released its Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) outlook for Q3 2025, identifying opportunities in international equities, and duration as central banks pivot towards interest rate cuts.... Read more continue reading

New Vanguard research findings estimate $185 billion in excess cash savings could be unlocked

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In a new Vanguard report, Core Components of a Successful Retail Investment System, Australia has been identified as one of only a handful of leading OECD countries where there is more money... Read more continue reading