Amundi pledges support for an accelerated and just transition to a low carbon economy through its voting and engagement policy

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Amundi has once again demonstrated why tackling climate change while limiting social impact, is not only a global sustainability objective, but also key for the economy. Stewardship (engagement and voting)... Read more continue reading

‘Lagging’ small cap sector primed for active management

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Small caps continue to lag other sectors of the equities market, creating the ideal conditions to add value, according to Richard Ivers, Portfolio Manager at Prime Value Asset Management, which... Read more continue reading

Australian investors flee managed equity funds at record speed for the safety of fixed income and cash

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Australian investors fled managed equity funds for the perceived safety of fixed income and cash during the second quarter, according to the latest Fund Flow Index from Calastone, the largest... Read more continue reading

Select opportunities for equities despite economic tightening

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As economic conditions tighten throughout the second half of 2023, the implications of higher interest rates will start to emerge with equities investors needing to be active and selective, according... Read more continue reading

2Q review: The rally continues, but risks are growing

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Markets climbed in the second quarter, driven mainly by the tech rally and hopes of an imminent end to monetary tightening. However, notable risks to the rally lay ahead, including... Read more continue reading

Risky business – Australia’s retirement landscape (part two)

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As discussed in part one of this series, Australians are experiencing a major societal transformation. In this second of the three part series, Allianz Retire+ explores both the controllable and... Read more continue reading

US shares lifts international equities to top performing asset class in FY 22/23

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International equities (unhedged), Australian equities and international equities (hedged) are the clear winners among the varying asset classes in the 2022-23 financial year, according to the asset consultancy firm Atchison.... Read more continue reading

Decarbonisation to play bigger role in commercial property valuations

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Decarbonisation in the built environment is becoming more important to property valuations in a higher interest rate, higher inflation setting as investors put more emphasis on sustainability, according to Amy... Read more continue reading

Markets to oscillate between resilience and fragility – Q3 2023 investment outlook

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As central banks remain hawkish on the back of persistent inflationary pressure, the likelihood of a soft landing is falling, in contrast to some parts of the market which are... Read more continue reading

Bentham Global Opportunities Fund now available to SMSFs and retail investors.

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Bentham Asset Management, a leading specialist global fixed interest and credit investment manager, is opening up its market leading Bentham Global Opportunities Fund to retail investors and financial advisers. The Fund, which... Read more continue reading