2025 Hamilton Lane Market Overview: Private Markets reach an inflection point, though long-term fundamentals remain strong

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Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE), a leading global private markets investment management firm, published its 2025 Market Overview. This year’s report offers a nuanced picture of the global private markets landscape,... Read more continue reading

New supply bonanza

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The new issuance market has been in full swing in recent weeks. New bond issues are coming thick and fast and all, without exception, are being met with very strong... Read more continue reading

Influence, but not control, is key to small cap success

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Having an influence over the way a company is managed can deliver strong returns for investors, according to Francisco de Juan, managing partner and chief investment officer of the Alantra... Read more continue reading

CPD: Buy and hold forever

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Don’t let conviction become complacency An investment manager’s analysts should conduct deep research that includes onsite meetings with a company’s senior leadership, customers, suppliers and competitors, and should also evaluate... Read more continue reading

Who benefits in the Trump 2.0 world?

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The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States has seen some radical departures from the previous administration. Overall, tariffs will result in upward pressures on... Read more continue reading

Double trouble: Trump policies see confidence down and inflation up

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Growth down and inflation up. The policy mix that may get Trump booted out! The pace of Trump 2.0 and the administration’s pro-growth and isolationist policies are introducing volatility back... Read more continue reading

Lifting financial security and income in retirement

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Higher levels of retirement income can be accessed through a market-linked lifetime income stream, with the latest data from North revealing a significant uptick in both member incomes and drawdown... Read more continue reading

CPD: Super tax facts

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Superannuation is regarded as the most tax-effective way to save for retirement. However, tax effective is not tax free. This article, proudly sponsored by Allianz Retire+, explores the super tax... Read more continue reading

Super returns fall as threat of trade war looms

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Monthly superannuation returns turned negative for the month of February. Despite an uncertain environment, it was only the second negative monthly return for the financial year; however, it was clear... Read more continue reading

Alternative asset classes offer consistent, reliable income for retirees as rates fall

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Central banks, including the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), have started to lower interest rates, which impacts savings and, ultimately, those who rely on this income, such as retirees. This creates a challenge... Read more continue reading