Stocks are the true independents in this election

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What does the rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election mean to financial markets? Holding a presidential election when emotions are running high, and... Read more continue reading

Interest rate concerns? Consider a multisector income strategy

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Investors face a new bond market landscape. The investment strategies that previously provided attractive performance potential may not be well suited for today’s market. For example, since the Great Financial... Read more continue reading

Global small caps and EM beneficiaries of economic conditions

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Sticky services inflation is keeping inflation higher than expected, and that will likely keep interest rates on hold in the coming months, though Zenith Investment Partner’s head of asset allocation,... Read more continue reading

Uncertain markets, stagflation fears support more diversified approach

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Diversification is becoming more important as markets navigate significant uncertainty and persistent inflation, including potential for ‘stagflation’, according to Pengana Credit CEO, Nehemiah Richardson. “There are conflicting signals in markets.... Read more continue reading

Acadian warns investors against trendy themes

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Global systematic investment specialist, Acadian Asset Management LLC, has warned investors about the dangers of latching onto popular investment slogans, and urged financial advisers to speak to clients about the... Read more continue reading

Aged Care Advice – the consumer protection challenge

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The burgeoning aged care sector is one that financial advisers – directly or indirectly – will increasingly come into contact with. As our population ages, and longevity improves, most advisers will have a number of clients who are either using aged care services themselves, or who are making decisions about aged care on behalf of their parents or grandparents.... Read more continue reading

Maple-Brown Abbott sees strong investment opportunities for US listed utilities powering data center growth

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The exponential growth of data centers raises critical questions about electricity sourcing and the infrastructure investment needed to support digitalisation and decarbonisation. According to Maple-Brown Abbott, insatiable demand for data... Read more continue reading

Groundbreaking managed account focused on private markets launches on BT Panorama

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BT has launched the Drummond Private Markets Separately Managed Account (SMA) – the first managed account on the BT Panorama platform that is dedicated to private markets. Innovatively structured, the... Read more continue reading

Three reasons why increasing number of investors are turning to private equity 

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As the cost of living crisis continues to impact Australian households, an increasing number of investors and their advisers are turning to private equity as a means to enhance their... Read more continue reading

Investment Trends report highlights key drivers of member engagement and service needs

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Leading research firm Investment Trends releases the 16th edition of its 2024 Super Member Engagement Report. Providing an in-depth look at member attitudes, satisfaction and advocacy, including how they would... Read more continue reading