This COP was different

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COP26 was billed as ‘the most important meeting in history. Chief Responsible Investment Officer at Aviva Investors, Steve Waygood had a front row seat and shares his thoughts on the... Read more continue reading

Institutional asset management fees have fallen significantly across asset classes

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A new study from bfinance, the independent investment consultancy, has revealed that institutional asset management fees have fallen significantly in a number of asset classes – particularly certain ESG or... Read more continue reading

Credit risk versus interest rate risk

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The concept of diversification has long underpinned modern portfolio theory and the widely adopted 60/40 approach to portfolio construction. At its most basic, this approach allocates 60 percent to growth... Read more continue reading

Is long WALE really low risk?

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One of the many accepted truisms in real estate is properties with a long WALE (weighted average lease expiry) tend to be lower risk. The rationale is that during times... Read more continue reading

Nuclear weapons and nicotine alternatives a no-go zone for responsible investors

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Nuclear weapons production and the manufacture of nicotine alternatives will no longer be permitted in investment products certified by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) following an update to the... Read more continue reading

COP 26: Focus to move from international to national monitoring as huge investment opportunities emerge

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A key legacy of COP 26 will be attention shifting from big international events to closely monitoring implementation country by country, according to AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM). Speaking after... Read more continue reading

LICs and LITs experience growth in asset classes beyond Aussie equities

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As the Australian listed investment industry enters its 99th year, the sector is continuing to experience growth in the newer asset classes such as property, credit, and global equities. Over... Read more continue reading

Global infrastructure and global real estate set to shine

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Inflation is likely to remain transitory for the foreseeable future, but there are nevertheless some real opportunities for investors in global listed infrastructure and global listed real estate as they... Read more continue reading

Australians turn to mortgage brokers as the property market heats up

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As more Australians emerge from lockdowns, the property market continues to surge ahead.  The latest research[1] from MyState Bank indicates that Australians are viewing mortgage brokers as highly valued partners in... Read more continue reading

Ninety-five percent of global insurers believe climate risk is investment risk

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A recent BlackRock study shows insurers representing US$27 trillion in assets are prioritising sustainable investing as concerns about climate change intensify, diversification to higher-yielding assets and technological transformation Insurers are... Read more continue reading