Zurich and Mandala release Climate Risk Index for the Australian energy sector

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) and Mandala Partners (Mandala) has released Australia’s first Climate Risk Index for the national energy generation sector. Utilising Zurich’s global exposure analysis capabilities, the report... Read more continue reading

Dimensional launches ETFs in Australia

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Global asset manager Dimensional Fund Advisors, the world’s largest issuer of actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs), today will launch ETFs in the Australian market to support those financial professionals... Read more continue reading

Australian insurers rethink shifts in investment strategies driven by inflation and rising rates, new report finds

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Janus Henderson Investors (ASX / NYSE: JHG) has released key findings from its 2023 Janus Henderson Insurance Asset Management Report. The research report offers a deep dive into the evolving... Read more continue reading

Advisers need to offer ESG investment advice to meet growing demand

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Responsible investors who use financial advisors are significantly better-informed about investment performance, fees, and the sustainable impact of products than those who try to look for responsible or ESG options... Read more continue reading

To hedge or not to hedge

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There are lots of great reasons to invest in global equities. However, many investors don’t realise they may be investing in two asset classes – equities and currency. This article... Read more continue reading

Is wage inflation being underestimated? Implications for the Australian small cap market

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In recent times, the cost of living in Australia has grown faster than salaries, meaning ‘real’ wages have gone backwards. We believe this is about to reverse as the lagging... Read more continue reading

Consistent consumer labelling critical amid confusion over ESG products

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New research from Colonial First State (CFS) has found Australian consumers are confused by sustainability claims and can’t differentiate between different ESG investment options. The research commissioned by CFS surveyed... Read more continue reading

China in transition presents new opportunities for investors

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For most of the past 40 years, investors, policymakers and interested observers have become used to the idea of China as a fast-growing, emergent economy, well on its way to... Read more continue reading

Quality companies combat market uncertainty

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Investment portfolios should be more weighted towards quality companies to help weather current market uncertainty, according to Zenith Investment Partners head of portfolio solutions Steven Tang. Mr Tang says a... Read more continue reading

Emerging markets and Asian equities are good long term performers

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Zenith Investment Partners says the probability of emerging markets producing positive returns significantly increases over longer investment horizons, with Zenith’s rated emerging markets funds, on average, outperforming a passive exposure... Read more continue reading