International (ex US) and emerging market fixed income show value

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Despite heightened geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation concerns and ongoing uncertainty around US monetary policy, fixed income continues to offer compelling risk adjusted return potential heading into the second half of... Read more continue reading

RBA minutes: stayin’ live

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I’m not sure that the news flow of the last week or so has managed to advance whatever one may have been thinking about the decision of the Reserve Bank... Read more continue reading

CPD: Capitalising on global growth in the decarbonisation era

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Few themes rival the scale, urgency and long-term significance of climate change. Consequently, regions, countries, companies and individuals are taking positive action to decarbonise the planet and work toward net... Read more continue reading

Private markets becoming a core allocation as listed markets narrow

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Structural changes in global capital markets have reshaped the investment landscape, and investors are increasingly viewing private markets as a core portfolio allocation, according to GSFM CEO, Damien McIntyre. But... Read more continue reading

Global dond diversification: Higher yields and new opportunities for aAlpha

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The reset in global bond yields in the early 2020s established a foundation for the return fixed income investors can earn just from being exposed to the broader market. Starting... Read more continue reading

Process trumps prediction in uncertain markets  

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Australian fund managers face a test of discipline as geopolitical conflict, stubborn inflation and market swings continue to unsettle investors, according to Jamie Mead CEO at Talaria Capital. Mead says... Read more continue reading

Private credit growth outpaces investor understanding

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The rapid growth of Australia’s private credit sector has outpaced investor understanding of the asset class, creating a gap between rising participation and a deeper appreciation of the risks, opportunities,... Read more continue reading

Markets look beyond geopolitics as AI and rate hopes drive returns 

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The current peace deal may be fragile, but markets need it to be genuine. If inflation and interest rate risk moderates, bond returns could potentially be sustained at a healthy... Read more continue reading

Investors stay committed to private markets but sharpen manager selection

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LP commitment plans to private markets remain resilient, with almost all investors surveyed expecting to maintain or accelerate their commitment pace, although some investors plan to reduce their number of... Read more continue reading

Syndicated loans offer Australian investors diversification and dependable income

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For Australian investors seeking high income without fixed rate risk, syndicated loans present an alternative to traditional fixed income, says Richard Quin, chief investment officer at Bentham Asset Management. Syndicated... Read more continue reading