China reaction

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Investors for a long time have not understood why China’s approach has been so “limp” and incremental response to its deep recession. The most likely reason for its incremental response... Read more continue reading

Australian Private Credit – is history about to repeat itself?

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Allocations to Australian private credit continue to grow, driving new borrowers, asset managers and investors into the market. While there may be a place for Australian private credit in some... Read more continue reading

Picture this: dislocation and distress in high-yield debt

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Ninety One’s Multi-Asset Credit team explains that historically expensive valuations coupled with elevated levels of distress mean the high-yield corporate debt market is an unattractive destination today. The team believes investors... Read more continue reading

Companies hoarding earnings raises shareholder value concerns

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Shareholders are increasingly concerned about companies becoming more conservative in their payout ratios and debt levels. According to data collated on S&P/ASX 200 companies, this current reporting season saw average... Read more continue reading

HESTA welcomes super on paid parental leave

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We are thrilled that the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Adding Superannuation for a More Secure Retirement) Bill 2024 has finally been passed by Parliament and will take effect from next... Read more continue reading

Zurich Australia launches first dedicated women’s health benefit

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has launched the first dedicated corporate income protection benefit designed specifically to cover female health conditions and events. The benefit seeks to address the needs... Read more continue reading

Super funds finish August in positive territory despite early jitters

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Despite some sharp share market falls in in early August, the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) finished the month in positive territory with a return of... Read more continue reading

Is the US headed for recession?

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In financial markets, there’s always something to worry about. For the better part of three years, markets have fretted about a 1970s-style inflation cycle. It seemed every inflation print mattered... Read more continue reading

HESTA celebrates a milestone: Nearly 200,000 more members are ‘retirement ready’

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HESTA is excited to announce that nearly 200,000 more members are now on track to be ready for retirement. This progress has been made over the past seven years using... Read more continue reading

Property prices fall in Victoria as higher rates take their toll

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House prices dropped in Victoria in the June quarter as higher interest rates took their toll on the property market in that state, while house price growth was strong in... Read more continue reading