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

Adult children as tax free dependants

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With an increasing number of elderly parents living with their adult children, is it possible that an adult child of a deceased parent could, on the death of the parent,... Read more continue reading

Impact investing appeal declines but greenwashing not a concern

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Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of Australian investors are willing to sacrifice between 1-10 per cent in returns in order to create a positive impact, according to the seventh global impact... 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

New Halal SMSF solution removes barriers to ethical property investing for Australian Muslims

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A rapidly growing Islamic financial services provider has launched an Islamic self-managed super fund (SMSF) solution for members of the Australian Muslim community who want to invest in property for... 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

Bank of Japan—A “watchful” adjustment

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The Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates for the first time since 2007 and has eliminated the yield curve control framework. Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Economist Rini Sen expects... Read more continue reading

Super funds up for fourth straight month in February

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Super funds were up for the fourth consecutive month in February, with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) delivering 1.9% over the month. The return over... Read more continue reading