Are growth style managers the safer bet long term?

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The past 12 months has provided an interesting short-term phenomenon where Covid-19 accelerated the flight to online shopping and remote communication technologies and food delivery services. Many growth managers exposed... Read more continue reading

Podcast 13: Could housing be the good news story for 2021?

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Everyone loves a good housing story and it’s looking like 2021 could become a best seller. But at what cost? According to the numbers, we’re still in an economic hole,... Read more continue reading

Aviva Investors announces climate transition engagement programme with commitment to divest from non-responsive companies

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Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva Plc, has announced its Climate Engagement Escalation Programme, focused on its investments in 30 ‘Systemically Important Carbon Emitters’. The investment firm... Read more continue reading

Credit market valuations imply improved fundamentals in 2021

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High-yield corporate bond and floating-rate loan markets ended 2020 on the up, with a strong rally following news of vaccine efficacy in November. The loan market closed the year with... Read more continue reading

Demand for LICs holds steady as sector moves into 98th year

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The Listed Investment Company (LIC) and Listed Investment Trust (LIT) sector closed out 2020 with a sector market capitalisation of $52.8 billion, a reduction of just 0.6% over the 12... Read more continue reading

Actuaries Institute Pre-Budget submission says super must be simpler and its purpose clear

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In a pre-Budget submission to federal Treasury, the Actuaries Institute has urged the Government to simplify Australia’s superannuation regulations, review areas where retirees need extra support and legislate to make... Read more continue reading

Investing in India in the post-COVID world can provide attractive returns

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Investors considering emerging markets for diversification are often attracted to the Asian region due to the well documented growing middle-class and economic prospects that build a growth case for this... Read more continue reading

Kearney Group launches Ethos suite of responsible ESG investment portfolios

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Kearney Group is pleased to officially announce the arrival of Ethos Managed Portfolios – a suite of responsible investment options suited to socially conscious and sustainability-minded investors. “At Kearney Group,... Read more continue reading

UniSuper hits $10bn in ESG-themed options

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UniSuper, the $90 billion superannuation fund for the higher education and research sector, has surpassed $10 billion in funds under management across its three dedicated ESG investment options, solidifying its... Read more continue reading

Super fund mergers need to deliver investment rationalisation wins

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Centralised Portfolio Management (CPM) can play a pivotal role in the mass consolidation of the superannuation industry that will define its future for the next 10 years, says global implementation... Read more continue reading