Aviva Investors expects growth to slow in 2022 but inflation to remain high

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Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc (‘Aviva’), expects global growth to slow in 2022 but remain robust. World GDP growth is likely to be around four per cent... Read more continue reading

ETF Securities to launch Australia’s first Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

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Leading ETF provider ETF Securities will launch two funds that offer simple and cost-effective access to cryptocurrency investments. ETFS 21Shares Bitcoin ETF will be the first Australian ETF to invest... Read more continue reading

Super bounces back in March, with a positive year still in sight

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Super bounces back in March, with a positive year still in sight After suffering losses in January and February, super funds bounced back into positive territory in March on the... Read more continue reading

Slowdown in ETF flows reflect global uncertainty but investors remain resilient

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The Australian ETF market continues to grow year on year albeit at a slower rate, with flows in Q1 2022 reflecting the impact of heightened market volatility, according to data... Read more continue reading

Infrastructure’s pathway to net-zero

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As the world attempts to move towards carbon neutrality, companies and fund managers are facing increased scrutiny regarding emission levels. Unsurprisingly, listed infrastructure’s level of carbon intensity is higher than... Read more continue reading

Inflation and Russia-Ukraine Crisis causes shift in ESG approach, asset class exposures: Investor snap poll

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Key points: Nearly half of investors had direct exposure to Russia heading into Q1 2022, of which 45% have either fully exited or are trying to do so. 39% of... Read more continue reading

Super Funds bounce back in March

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A market bounce in March has supported super fund performance, with the global economy maintaining a reasonable degree of momentum. However, inflation concerns continue to mount as consumers face cost... Read more continue reading

Equity income investing: key market drivers

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Ben Lofthouse, Head of Global Equity Income, provides a summary of some of the key market drivers from the first quarter and key themes to watch going forward. Key takeaways... Read more continue reading

Latest data from Lonsec suggests the value rotation well underway

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After a decade of low inflation, anaemic wages growth and falling bond yields, the perceived wisdom of markets had been that value stocks will continue to underperform compared to growth... Read more continue reading

Fixed Income in a rising rate environment

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Fixed income investments have long been central to a diversified portfolio. This article from GSFM explores the role of fixed income in the current environment, one in which inflation and... Read more continue reading