ASIC targets misconduct in superannuation sector

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ASIC will look to take strong, targeted enforcement action in the coming months and into 2024, as part of its focus on member outcomes in the superannuation sector. The enforcement... Read more continue reading

Picking winners in a higher rate environment

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Key points: Australian consumers, like their US counterparts, have proven remarkably resilient in the face of sticky inflation and rising interest rates. Discretionary spending has thus far held up, and... Read more continue reading

Zenith Dynamic ETF and Essentials portfolios added to HUB24, Macquarie Wrap platforms

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Zenith Investment Partners has continued to grow its managed account footprint with the addition of its Dynamic ETF portfolios to HUB24’s new Discover offer, and its Essentials portfolios to Macquarie... Read more continue reading

What does ‘higher for longer’ mean for real estate?

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The capitulation of the long end of the yield curve has been brutal. In the US, for the best part of 18 months, the inverted yield curve (defined as long... Read more continue reading

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