Why growth investors are turning to Europe in early 2025

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With the U.S. outperforming other developed markets during four of the last five years, many expected U.S. exceptionalism to continue in 2025. However, this hasn’t been the case, thanks to... Read more continue reading

UBS Global Family Office Report 2025

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UBS has published its annual Global Family Office Report 2025, with insights from 317 single family offices across more than 30 markets around the globe. The average net worth in... Read more continue reading

Real estate outlook rebound ahead

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Falling official interest rates means investors are seeking alternative forms of income, and real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer the opportunity to access reliable income and capital gains, with the... Read more continue reading

Green bond issuance to hit record US$600 billion in 2025

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AXA Investment Managers forecasts that green bond issuance will soar to US$600 billion in 2025, driven by supportive regulation, evolving market dynamics, and surging investor demand for credible ESG-aligned investments.... Read more continue reading

Australians would be $46 billion better off with personalised MySuper strategies

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Australians in default superannuation investment strategies (MySuper) would be collectively $46 billion better off if their investments had been personalised to their age, according to new analysis from leading global... Read more continue reading

Are U.S. assets becoming less desirable?

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Questions over US dollar’s status seem premature While the US’ standing as the world’s largest and deepest capital market is not remotely under threat, disorder and disruption coming out of... Read more continue reading

A turnaround or more uncertainty – where to next for markets?

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Markets are back to where they were before 2 April. Economists thought a recession was a sure bet but are not so convinced now. Investor sentiment – or at least... Read more continue reading

Super funds weather the storm to finish April in positive territory

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Despite the market turmoil caused by President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcements, super funds finished the month of April in positive territory with the median super fund (61 to 80... Read more continue reading

Private Markets, Flexible Credit and Hedge Funds drive mandate momentum in Q1 2025

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Institutional investors are rotating towards private debt, infrastructure, and diversifying hedge fund strategies as geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures continue to drive selective risk-taking, according to the latest quarterly Manager Intelligence... Read more continue reading

Amundi upgrades its forecast for China GDP growth

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The outcome of US-China trade talks this past weekend exceeded expectations according to Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager. As a result, Amundi has upgraded its forecast for China GDP growth... Read more continue reading