Latest research highlights need for adviser support on alternatives.

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Recent research conducted by Praemium and CoreData highlights the compelling opportunity available to advisers as High Net Worth (HNW) investors increasingly embrace alternative investments. Over the last year Praemium has... Read more continue reading

Fed’s decision sparks a rally

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Joshua Jamner, Director, Investment Strategy Analyst at ClearBridge Investments says “Powell struck a clearly dovish tone during the FOMC press conference which sparked a rally in risk assets as many... Read more continue reading

Casting a wider net: Equity income investors find opportunities in global tech and industrials

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Large tech firms such as Meta have announced they will pay dividends for the first time in 2024, illustrating the opportunities equity income investors can find beyond “traditional” dividend-paying stocks,... Read more continue reading

Alphinity and CSIRO release responsible AI framework for financial services

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Boutique active equities fund manager, Alphinity Investment Management (Alphinity), and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have released a responsible AI (RAI) framework and actionable toolkit to help investors navigate the... Read more continue reading

Comparing the role of Emerging Market equities with World Small Cap equities

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Emerging Markets present an enticing proposition for global asset allocators, boasting a blend of growth potential and diversification advantages. EM specialist Ashmore Investment Management, a PAN-Tribal Asset Management investment partner,... Read more continue reading

Many older Australians should be investing differently given low superannuation savings

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An analysis of APRA data reveals that about 60 per cent of MySuper accounts held by pre-retirees, or those aged 60 to 64 years, had low savings balances below $100,000 –... Read more continue reading

A different paradigm

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It’s returns (on capital) that matter The market value of equities, whether public or private, represents a range of assumptions about future returns on capital.  When profit forecasts change, market... Read more continue reading

Finding the right small cap strategy in 2024

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While Australian small cap funds have historically delivered outperformance against their collective benchmark at an impressive rate (85% of Zenith’s rated peer group outperformed over the last five years), since... Read more continue reading

CFS research finds attitudes towards retirement continue to shift

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New research from Colonial First State (CFS) has found that attitudes towards retirement continue to shift, with flexibility and choice a key objective for most Australians. Based on a national... Read more continue reading

AI stocks are due for a retrenchment, but AI benefits are real and will take decades to play out

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US equity market strength over the past year has been driven by the magnificent seven and artificial intelligence (AI) players, and this trend is set to continue into 2025 and... Read more continue reading