Investor confidence increases 11.4 points in August to 107.7; largest increase in 18 months

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State Street Global Markets has released the results of the State Street Investor Confidence Index® (ICI) for August 2023. The Global Investor Confidence Index increased to 107.7, up 11.4 points... Read more continue reading

Private debt can provide better portfolio protection in uncertain times

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Private debt can provide better downside portfolio protection than many other asset classes during periods of economic uncertainty, like the one we are currently experiencing, according to Schroders head of... Read more continue reading

Global dividends hit new record in Q2 but cooling economy means no upgrade to forecast for 2023

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Global dividends achieved an all-time high in the second quarter, according to the Janus Henderson Global Dividend Index. The latest report highlights a 23.0% increase in Australian dividends from the... Read more continue reading

Russell Investments expands Sustainable Managed Portfolio suite

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Leading global investment manager and solutions partner, Russell Investments today extends its range of Sustainable Managed Portfolios, meeting growing adviser demand for sustainable investment solutions.​ The expanded range mirrors Russell... Read more continue reading

Further interest rate pain on the cards

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Australians can brace for further interest rate increases in the second half of the calendar 2023, says Mishan Dahia, Investment Analyst of the asset consulting firm Atchison. “The Reserve Bank will... Read more continue reading

Marketing ESG credentials could be greenwashing even if correctly disclosed

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Even if a fund manager’s formal ESG disclosures are correct, their translation into marketing materials can still trigger greenwashing allegations, says Zenith Investment Partners head of responsible investment and sustainability... Read more continue reading

MLC Life Insurance first Australian insurer to offer AI-guided mental health support

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MLC Life Insurance continues to improve its total customer experience, as the first Australian life insurer to offer customers AI-guided mental health support, and the first in the world to... Read more continue reading

The global impact of Japanese monetary policy

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Japan’s monetary policy changes are one of the key factors explaining both the country’s super-boom combined with huge asset price inflation in the 1980s, and the subsequent bust and long... Read more continue reading

Cautious optimism for China investors

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Mainland China’s stock market has sold off sharply over the past month, and the renminbi has weakened against the dollar, nearing levels seen during the height of Covid-19 lockdowns. Investors... Read more continue reading

Equity Trustees announces Superconcepts partnership for AET platforms business

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Equity Trustees (ASX: EQT) has announced a partnership with SuperConcepts to take on the clients of the platforms business of Australian Executor Trustees (AET), ensuring they will continue to receive... Read more continue reading