Active vs passive? The real story is about strategy, diversification and private markets

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The long-standing “active versus passive” debate is losing relevance as investors confront market concentration, heightened volatility, and the need for more strategic portfolio construction, according to Richard Oldfield, group CEO... Read more continue reading

Europe’s economic future: A stable base in a volatile world

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Europe’s economic prospects look lacklustre amid structural challenges, but institutional progress, better policy coordination, and stronger political cohesion provide a stable backdrop for investors. With steady interest rates and a... Read more continue reading

E-commerce hits its limit as physical retail make a comeback

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Once seen as unstoppable, e-commerce may be hitting its limit with physical retail real estate making a quiet comeback, says Chris Bedingfield, portfolio manager at Quay Global Investors. “During and... Read more continue reading

US labour shortages a bigger threat to markets than tariffs 

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Structural labour shortages in the US pose a more persistent risk to inflation, corporate earnings and market stability than tariffs, Chad Padowitz, co-chief investment officer at Talaria Capital says. While... Read more continue reading

Investors turn to childcare as a resilient, high-impact asset class

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Australia’s childcare sector has long been seen as a social service, but increasingly it is being recognised for what it also represents: critical economic infrastructure. As Mike Cameron, Commercial Director... Read more continue reading

Super funds off to a strong start in FY26

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After delivering a stellar 10.4% return for the 2024/25 financial year, super funds kicked off FY26 in strong fashion, with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets)... Read more continue reading

Are European smaller companies primed for success?

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In recent years, the investment spotlight has been firmly fixed on the US, especially its tech sector, drawing significant fund flows away from other regions. However, as global economic dynamics... Read more continue reading

Pengana International Equities Fund proposes restructured offering amidst changing needs of investors, announces plan to boost income returns for shareholders

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The $374 million Listed Investment Company, Pengana International Equities Fund (ASX: PIA), has announced a proposal to boost shareholders’ income returns via a new structured global private credit exposure targeting... Read more continue reading

Betashares expands global equities line-up with new Emerging Markets ETF

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Leading Australian financial services company, Betashares, today announced the launch of the Betashares MSCI Emerging Markets Complex ETF (ASX: BEMG), which will provide Australian investors with cost effective, efficient access... Read more continue reading

Private equity continuation market to quadruple in size over coming decade

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New analysis from Schroders Capital forecasts that the global continuation investment market – also known as GP-led secondaries – is set to more than quadruple in size over the next decade, transforming... Read more continue reading