Bright spots for opportunistic small cap investors

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Lead indicators are pointing to a more uncertain and challenging period for broader Australian equities, and while some headwinds will persist, there are opportunities for investors in smaller companies, according... Read more continue reading

Mind the gap – the impacts of inadequate retirement savings (part two)

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When it comes to saving for retirement, each of your clients has unique financial circumstances and individual aspirations for life after work. How can you best support them to make... Read more continue reading

The burning issue: Avoiding ESG fatigue

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How can we face existential problems and stay positive? Abigail Herron, Global Head of ESG and Strategic Partnerships at Aviva Investors contemplates simple steps to protect momentum and avoid burnout. How looking... Read more continue reading

ESG reporting continues to progress among ASX200, yet disclosure levels still need to improve to meet upcoming ISSB standards

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Australian entities are making significant advances in their environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting. There has been a steady increase in the comprehensiveness of ESG reporting across Australia’s leading companies... Read more continue reading

Pathzero launches first interactive tool for estimating financed emissions in private markets 

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Pathzero, a company specialising in the management of financed emissions, announced the launch of Pathzero Navigator, a unique data-driven portfolio alignment tool designed to provide private markets investors with an... Read more continue reading

Investors should rebalance their portfolios and not wait for return to the ‘good times’

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The priority for investors should be rebalancing their portfolios to protect their wealth instead of positioning for a return of the good times, as now is a dangerous time to... Read more continue reading

Zurich extends support to customers impacted by floods

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) is extending hardship and emergency support to customers affected by recent flooding in Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania. Floodwaters continue to threaten many communities... Read more continue reading

Funding residential aged care

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Some of your older clients – or clients’ parents – may need to enter residential aged care. The funding model is complex and the costs not insignificant. This article, proudly... Read more continue reading

abrdn launches the first of several sustainable active ETFs on the Australian Securities Exchange

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Global asset manager abrdn has launched the first of what will be a series of sustainable actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the Australian Securities Exchange as part of... Read more continue reading

There’s a bear (market) in there

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Bear markets are an unfortunate reality of investing and a necessary part of the market cycle. In this article, GSFM shares the views of its investment partner Munro Partners on... Read more continue reading