The investment case for private credit remains strong

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Private credit offers investors an attractive opportunity to benefit from regular income, strong investor protections and low volatility, irrespective of the economic conditions that prevail during 2024. This article from... Read more continue reading

Super funds off to a good start in 2024

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Super funds are off to a good start in 2024, with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) up 1% in January on the back of the... Read more continue reading

The rise of artificial intelligence in portfolios

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Recession obsession In 2023, the market defied expectations as it rebounded from the anticipated recession that never materialised. Investors, expecting a downturn due to an unprecedented rate-hiking campaign, were caught... Read more continue reading

Top 5 risks facing Australian investors in 2024

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The below is our view of the largest risks facing Aussie investors in 2024. Some of these, such as the rising risk of a property correction in China, were raised... Read more continue reading

Fed’s sticky wicket as investors brace for more volatility

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Franklin Templeton’s Fixed Income Chief Investment Officer Sonal Desai says January inflation print confirms that the “last mile” of disinflation may prove to be a lot harder than markets expect,... Read more continue reading

Super and tax – just the facts

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While superannuation is arguably the most tax-effective way to save for retirement, it’s not tax free. This article, proudly sponsored by Allianz Retire+, explores tax as it applies to your... Read more continue reading

The differences between fixed and floating rate bonds

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When it comes to investing, bonds are a reliable way to earn income and maintain capital stability. There are fixed rate and floating rate bonds, and each behaves differently depending... Read more continue reading

Australian small caps at the forefront of Atchison’s asset allocation

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Asset consultancy firm, Atchison delves into the evolving landscape of Australian small caps in their newly released Quarter One 2024 Tactical Asset Allocation Outlook, including its impact on their approach... Read more continue reading

Higher quality Australian bonds set for outperformance

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With the prospect of interest rate cuts on the horizon, bonds are expected to perform relatively well in 2024, offering investors income and the opportunity for capital gain, according to... Read more continue reading

Stewart Investors joins Responsible Minerals Initiative Investor Network as founding member

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Stewart Investors, an active, long-only equity specialist focused on sustainable investing since 2005, has become the founding member of the Responsible Minerals Initiative Investor Network. The RMI Investor Network will... Read more continue reading