Natixis Investment Managers survey finds elevated inflation and a recession are inevitable, but expectations for returns are optimistic

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Following a year of high inflation, geopolitical turmoil and spiking energy prices, professional fund selectors are expecting more of the same in 2023, with 62% globally, and 74% in Asia,... Read more continue reading

Can AREITs continue their run as reporting season reveals all?

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AREITs have jumped out of the blocks in 2023 and there is some optimism this asset class can continue its recovery, however there are some key questions for this reporting... Read more continue reading

Valuable SMSF investment insights released for Q4 2022

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Self-managed super fund (SMSF) technology and administration provider SuperConcepts has released the latest SMSF Investment Patterns Survey which indicates a possible resurgence in term deposits as official interest rates rise.... Read more continue reading

Has the market seen something that the rest of us have not?

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Like everyone else, I’ve been surprised by the market’s rally since its October low. Not so much that it happened, but when it arrived. I expected the market to turn... Read more continue reading

Building portfolios to keep retirees invested

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Building portfolios for retirees is one of the toughest tasks in finance. Retirees in typical defined contribution superannuation funds must transition from the mindset of simply growing a pot of... Read more continue reading

Brighter light at the end of the tunnel

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The primary catalyst for a market rally is lower inflation, not aggregate market earnings according to Daniel Strickberger, Chief Investment Officer of DSM Capital Partners. Lower inflation will reduce the... Read more continue reading

Electric vehicles are plugging into the mainstream in China

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The adoption of electric cars is accelerating in China, thanks partly to technological advancement that boosts the driving experience, and countries interested in joining the race can learn a lot... Read more continue reading

True love means ensuring your loved ones are in your will this Valentine’s Day

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Along with the chocolates, flowers and dinners – all of which are great but fleeting traditions associated with Valentine’s Day – Australia’s leading trustee company is urging all Australians to... Read more continue reading

2023 is set to have an increased focus on real-world impact

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Over the last decade, stewardship and sustainability have evolved rapidly, driven by a mixture of growing investor demand (asset owners), increased sophistication to manage risk (asset managers), improved reporting (companies)... Read more continue reading

What an open China means for Asian equities

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China’s about-turn on its COVID restrictions late last year has had profound impacts on its economy and those of the Asian countries that trade closely with it. Federal Treasurer Jim... Read more continue reading