Rising bond yields provide ‘golden’ fixed income opportunity as investors look for alternatives to hybrids

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As the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) plans to phase out Australia’s $43 billion hybrids market over the next seven years, investment-grade credit and corporate bonds provide an attractive and... Read more continue reading

Liberation Day… or the start of recession

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Employing hard negotiation tactics means starting with extreme demands before following up with only small, slow concessions. Negotiations may have the appearance of ‘take it or leave it’ or might... Read more continue reading

Investment opportunities in European markets amid global economic challenges

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As the global economy grapples with high interest rates and around $100 trillion in global debt set for refinancing, European equites are more attractively priced compared to their United States... Read more continue reading

“A flight to safety”: IAM cautions on private credit as fixed income becomes preferred defensive option

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As private credit funds fill the lending gaps left by banks, the asset class’s rapid expansion is not without risks, with concerns growing that fund managers may be taking on... Read more continue reading

Life Insurance industry will play a vital role in Australia’s safety net

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The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Acenda, Kent Griffin, says the life insurance industry has a vital role to play in Australia’s safety net to help address some... Read more continue reading

Putting super in the hands of young Aussies who like ETFs: Pearler launches self-directed superannuation offer

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Investment platform Pearler has launched Pearler Super, a new superannuation option aimed at younger Australians seeking greater autonomy over their retirement savings through direct access to exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The... Read more continue reading

A growth revival: the start of European exceptionalism?

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At the start of the year, U.S. exceptionalism, which has prevailed for over a decade, was widely expected to persist. Since then, however, several factors have coincided to test the... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International highlights investment opportunities within Asia’s Giants

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Global markets have so far had a fairly rocky start to 2025. The US administration’s slew of policy initiatives to investigate various bilateral trade and investment relationships may pave the... Read more continue reading

bfinance report reveals major shifts in private markets and asset allocation strategy

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A new report from independent global investment consultancy, bfinance, has identified the key challenges in incorporating private market investments into strategic asset allocation models. Given the absence of robust benchmarks for... Read more continue reading

Does recent market volatility spell opportunity?

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History suggests that fear often creates opportunities for long term investors willing to accept near-term volatility in exchange for future price appreciation. With valuations now more attractive and sentiment deeply... Read more continue reading