COP27: We must finance the transition to net zero

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There is only one way to ensure an inclusive and effective transition to net zero – by providing the financial means, says Ninety One founder and CEO Hendrik du Toit.... Read more continue reading

Retirees urged to postpone retirement until after the market recovers

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The downturn is not good news for retirees who are looking to live off their retirement funds and proceeds from other sources of income. “Typically retiring during a downturn is... Read more continue reading

Long/short investing – a strategy for all seasons

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Investors and advisers alike are most familiar with ‘long-only’ investing. Short selling is often perceived negatively and attributed to day traders. However, as outlined in this article from GSFM, a... Read more continue reading

Never let the truth get in the way of a good emerging markets story

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It’s easy to become overwhelmed at the sheer volume of news, predominantly bad, that bombards us on a daily basis. War, pandemic and recession relentlessly frequent the headlines, with no... Read more continue reading

Zurich supports ICA Climate Change Roadmap

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) today affirmed its support and alignment with the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) climate change roadmap – Towards a Net Zero and Resilient Future. The roadmap... Read more continue reading

Australian Housing: Boom And Bust

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Following a week on the road meeting with clients, the most common questions I’ve been asked surround interest rate rises. Some of the effects of rate increases across the globe... Read more continue reading

Global bond bear hug: Investing in fixed income

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Financial markets Bonds are defined as fixed income investments issued by corporations or governments to raise funds to finance projects and operations. When investors lend money to companies or governments... Read more continue reading

Conscious Investment Management releases 2022 Impact Report

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Dedicated impact investment fund manager, Conscious Investment Management (“CIM”), has released its second annual Impact Report which shares details of its investment activities and portfolio impact performance for the 2021/22... Read more continue reading

Vanguard eliminates brokerage fee for ETF purchases

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Vanguard has announced it will remove the $9 brokerage fee for exchange traded funds (ETF) purchases from 27 October 2022 on the Vanguard Personal Investor platform, and confirmed its plans... Read more continue reading

Principal Financial Group – Global Financial Inclusion Index

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Singapore is the world’s most financially inclusive market, alongside the U.S., Nordic Europe, and Hong Kong, according to the inaugural Global Financial Inclusion Index (Index) sponsored by Principal Financial Group®. The research, conducted... Read more continue reading