Is it time to make the switch from Cash/Term Deposits to Global Fixed Income?

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After the bond market meltdown in 2022, Cash and Term Deposits (TDs) have become more appealing for investors seeking attractive rates and respite from losses experienced across broader defensive portfolios.... Read more continue reading

Corporate earnings are crucial to 2024 stock market returns

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Stocks went on a months-long rally to unprecedented highs in early 2024. Contributors included hope for Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts, rising expectations for an economic soft landing, and investor optimism... Read more continue reading

Share market outlook

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With HY24 reporting season finished, there has been some softening in the consensus outlook for both FY24 and FY25 earnings growth that we think is more attributable to prevailing views... Read more continue reading

Dividends to make a stronger comeback

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Following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate pivot last year, the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index has surged over 20% over the past four months, ending February 2024 with a 12-month forward... Read more continue reading

Small company buyout funds could deliver more to investors than larger buyout funds

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Private equity funds focused on buying smaller companies typically outperform funds buying larger companies, with more attractive investment opportunities and lower buy in prices available in the small to mid-cap... Read more continue reading

Quality small cap companies have the best scope to outperform

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Quality small companies are well placed to outperform large companies going forward according to new research from ICE Investors, whose flagship ICE Fund is distributed by SG Hiscock & Company.... Read more continue reading

Russell Investments’ strategists: Soft-landing still at risk

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Russell Investments’ strategists believe soft-landing optimism can deliver more near-term market gains but the risks of a sharper economic slowdown later in the year are elevated. “Although declining inflation means... Read more continue reading

Australian companies’ analysis shows Australia edging closer to a hard landing

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Although a consensus ‘Goldilocks’ view prevails for Australia’s economy, analysis of the latest reporting season reveals that a hard landing is still a very real possibility, according to Reece Birtles,... Read more continue reading

Strong growth opportunities in Emerging Markets equities

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The complexities exhibited by Emerging Markets creates significant market inefficiencies and strong potential for meaningful alpha generation. EM specialist Ashmore Investment Management, a PAN-Tribal Asset Management investment partner, examines the... Read more continue reading

Institutional investors prioritise private alternatives, energy Innovations and infrastructure in new market regime

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Key Findings Majority of investors (55% Global / 40% NORAM / 62% EMEA / 63% APAC) believe that they can significantly influence the progress of energy transition through investments; alternative... Read more continue reading