Rising animal spirits to boost equity markets

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Despite posting solid returns through 2024 the key drivers for the market to trade higher throughout 2025 remain intact, according to Jun Bei Liu, portfolio manager, and Jason Todd, CEO,... Read more continue reading

Seven key factors driving life insurance policy cancellations

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Australians are questioning the value of their life insurance, turning to their financial advisers to help them decide whether to cancel, reduce or retain their life insurance cover. A perfect... Read more continue reading

Franklin Templeton expands ETF offering with the introduction of the Martin Currie Real Income Fund – Active ETF (ASX: R3AL)

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Franklin Templeton has announced the launch of the Martin Currie Real Income Fund – Active ETF, an active ETF now available on the ASX under the ticker R3AL, further expanding its... Read more continue reading

What trends are guiding global small-caps in 2025?

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After facing years of headwinds, we believe global small-cap stocks may be poised to benefit from changes in the macroeconomic environment in 2025. Inflation, higher interest rates and recession fears... Read more continue reading

Global equities to deliver new dividend darlings in 2025

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A report released by Plato Investment Management has highlighted new dividend growth trends in international equities. In the final quarter of 2024, global developed market companies paid out A$485 billion... Read more continue reading

Coller Capital survey highlights strong private credit demand among limited partners

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Coller Capital, a pioneer in private equity secondaries, has provided a valuable insight into private credit markets with the release of its Winter 2024/25 Global Private Capital Barometer. The Barometer,... Read more continue reading

A 2025 global growth equities outlook

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It’s the question that greets every new year…what will be the investment landscape in the year ahead? Will bull markets prevail? As 2025 ticked over and the strains of auld... Read more continue reading

Divergence creating small cap ‘princes and paupers’ – but will a catalyst for change emerge in 2025?

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A massive divergence in the valuations of small cap companies on the ASX is creating a ‘princes and paupers’ scenario with potential opportunities for active managers, according to a small... Read more continue reading

Uncertainty is certain – cyclical outlook

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Key takeaways The change in U.S. leadership increases global economic uncertainty in 2025. The incoming administration’s protectionist proposals have the power to reshape trade relationships and alter economic dynamics worldwide.... Read more continue reading

Will 2025 be the year of the bull market?

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Global markets are showing signs of positive sentiment heading into 2025 but geopolitical uncertainty and the impact of the incoming Trump administration are the wild cards, according to GSFM and its... Read more continue reading