Global investors brace for impact following the German election 

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Kim Catechis, Investment Strategist, Franklin Templeton Institute calls the German election as “the most meaningful election of 2025.” He adds “Policy proposals during the campaign included some level of debt... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International’s 2025 Analyst Survey: New Regimes

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Key findings Artificial intelligence’s big breakthrough won’t happen this year. 72% of Fidelity’s analysts expect AI to have no impact on their companies’ profitability this year. Fidelity analysts predict a... Read more continue reading

Private credit market to grow in 2025 with Australian interest rates to support returns

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The Australian private credit market is poised to reach new heights in 2025, with strong business lending growth supporting the market’s growth and attractive returns for investors, with the Reserve... Read more continue reading

What is the performance of gold telling us?

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The price of gold exceeded US$2,900 an ounce last week for the first time. Since October 2023, it has risen by more than US$1,000 an ounce. The price is three... Read more continue reading

Investors must strengthen portfolio resilience amid persistent macroeconomic uncertainty

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Independent global investment consultancy bfinance has released its latest Manager Intelligence and Market Trends report, offering comprehensive insights on institutional investor activity, risk appetite, market developments and asset manager performance... Read more continue reading

The spectrum of growth

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Companies that generate strong, sustainable growth are valuable sources of long term capital appreciation in a portfolio, but these businesses are rare, difficult to identify and exist on a broad... Read more continue reading

Prioritising genuine diversification over momentum is key in an expensive market 

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The recent surge in US equity markets, particularly the S&P 500’s 23 per cent increase in 2024, is largely due to valuation expansions. This has created significant risks for investors,... Read more continue reading

Tech sector set for growth in 2025 as opportunities broaden out

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The global tech sector is set for growth in 2025, as software and service businesses find more opportunities to monetise their products and services, and continue to adopt artificial intelligence... Read more continue reading

The opening salvo in Trump trade war two 

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Markets were recently rattled by three executive orders announcing tariff increases on Mexico, Canada, and China, marking an opening salvo of President Donald Trump’s trade war. With Europe likely next... Read more continue reading

Private markets and alternatives – consumer protection challenges

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Introduction Interest in alternative assets – including private markets and infrastructure – has surged in recent years, a strong growth trajectory that is expected to continue well into the future.... Read more continue reading