Greenhouse Gas Emissions lead the charge in Perennial Better Future’s ESG survey

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Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and alignment with the Paris Agreement have displaced cyber security as the key ESG priority for companies over the next 12 to 18 months in the... Read more continue reading

Advisers turn to ETFs, especially for younger investors

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More financial advisers are recommending low-cost exchange traded funds (ETFs), new research has revealed. Nearly a third (30.9%) of buying volumes from advisers was directed to ETFs in 2023, according... Read more continue reading

Alternative assets – de-banking and the evolution of private credit

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Debt is a vital source of capital for all participants in the economy. The ability to access credit, thereby going into debt, allows actors to bring forward consumption and make... Read more continue reading

Why you should invest in companies that know their niches 

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In a world of heightened uncertainty, investors can find great value in businesses that identify and focus on niche markets, according to Jason Pohl, partner at ECP Asset Management.  “Focusing... Read more continue reading

Investors beware – Scope 3 emissions hide as much as they reveal

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Companies and investors have a crucial role to play in addressing climate change. As one of today’s most urgent challenges, the requirement for companies and investors to adopt ‘net-zero’ targets... Read more continue reading

BlackRock expands its iShares Factor ETF suite to include momentum, quality and value strategies in Australia

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Drawing on over 40 years’ experience in managing systematic and factor-based investing strategies globally, BlackRock Australia has announced its intent to add momentum, quality, and value ETFs to the iShares... Read more continue reading

What can investors expect in The Year of The Dragon?

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The Year of The Dragon, according to tradition, is associated with good luck, accomplishment and strength. As many investors in the region prepare to celebrate the Lunar New Year and... Read more continue reading

Soft-landing could be derailed by geo-political risks and inflation

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With consensus that a soft-landing is imminent and markets are pricing in this outcome, there are complex geo-political risks that could impact the actual outcome, says Zenith Investment Partners head... Read more continue reading

Asian market holds twice the potential of US in 2024

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The Asian market holds significant potential for long term investors and is set to outperform the United States once the Federal Reserve pauses and starts cutting rates, according to abrdn... Read more continue reading

The return of ‘polycrisis’ risk

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If the US economy avoids a hard landing, equities should continue to outperform bonds. We are not in a recession. The soft landing scenario is very much priced in and... Read more continue reading