Bad policy and unintended consequences

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A great deal has been written in recent years about the uniqueness of Modern Monetary Theory and quantitative easing. The reality is that they are neither unique nor modern. They... Read more continue reading

Musings on the $3m cap consultation paper

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The Consultation Paper has just been released on the Labor Government’s proposed changes to the tax concessional treatment of superannuation. These proposed changes have caused much consternation amongst those involved... Read more continue reading

The new breed of multi-asset funds

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While the concept of a ‘multi-asset’ or diversified fund is not new, technology has enabled increasingly sophisticated products. This article, proudly sponsored by Russell Investments, examines the investment case for... Read more continue reading

Fixed interest resurgence fuels inflows, innovation

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There was a 24.5% per cent increase in fixed interest ETF buy trades in the half year to end December 2022, according to data from the country’s leading wholesale trading... Read more continue reading

The retirement income challenge – how much do your clients actually need?

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Retirement signals one of the most important periods in an individual’s lifetime – once their work-life cycle begins, it is for many people a significant life-stage on the horizon. Even... Read more continue reading

Is the tide turning for listed infrastructure returns?

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A comparison of listed and direct market valuations Until recently, bond yields were in structural decline for several decades. During this time, investors saw valuations of almost all asset classes... Read more continue reading

Is the Aussie residential market bottoming?

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According to CoreLogic data, Sydney residential prices recently recorded their first increase in 13 months (+0.3%) while national residential prices were relatively flat (-0.1%). This stall in national price declines... Read more continue reading

Fund managers and advisers need to be more specific with clients on ESG

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As ESG standards become stricter, advisers and fund managers will need to be more transparent with their clients when it comes to stating their sustainability credentials, says Zenith Investment Partners’... Read more continue reading

Palisade Investment Partners launches Intera Renewables

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Palisade Investment Partners (Palisade) is pleased to announce the establishment of Intera Renewables, the next phase in its renewable energy investment strategy. Palisade, as an early investor in the clean... Read more continue reading

New research reveals the maturity of impact private equity

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bfinance, the leading independent investment consultancy, has released fresh research on the rise of ‘impact’ private equity funds, showing the remarkable evolution of ‘impact’ private equity landscape while also revealing... Read more continue reading