Understanding emissions reporting necessary for investors and advisors

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Conversations on carbon With Australia on the cusp of implementing mandatory climate reporting in financial statements, much has been written on what’s required, what’s included and who’s captured. While finalisation... Read more continue reading

Small company buyout funds could deliver more to investors than larger buyout funds

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Private equity funds focused on buying smaller companies typically outperform funds buying larger companies, with more attractive investment opportunities and lower buy in prices available in the small to mid-cap... Read more continue reading

Quality small cap companies have the best scope to outperform

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Quality small companies are well placed to outperform large companies going forward according to new research from ICE Investors, whose flagship ICE Fund is distributed by SG Hiscock & Company.... Read more continue reading

Russell Investments’ strategists: Soft-landing still at risk

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Russell Investments’ strategists believe soft-landing optimism can deliver more near-term market gains but the risks of a sharper economic slowdown later in the year are elevated. “Although declining inflation means... Read more continue reading

Adult children as tax free dependants

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With an increasing number of elderly parents living with their adult children, is it possible that an adult child of a deceased parent could, on the death of the parent,... Read more continue reading

Impact investing appeal declines but greenwashing not a concern

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Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of Australian investors are willing to sacrifice between 1-10 per cent in returns in order to create a positive impact, according to the seventh global impact... Read more continue reading

Australian companies’ analysis shows Australia edging closer to a hard landing

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Although a consensus ‘Goldilocks’ view prevails for Australia’s economy, analysis of the latest reporting season reveals that a hard landing is still a very real possibility, according to Reece Birtles,... Read more continue reading

New Halal SMSF solution removes barriers to ethical property investing for Australian Muslims

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A rapidly growing Islamic financial services provider has launched an Islamic self-managed super fund (SMSF) solution for members of the Australian Muslim community who want to invest in property for... Read more continue reading

Strong growth opportunities in Emerging Markets equities

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The complexities exhibited by Emerging Markets creates significant market inefficiencies and strong potential for meaningful alpha generation. EM specialist Ashmore Investment Management, a PAN-Tribal Asset Management investment partner, examines the... Read more continue reading

Institutional investors prioritise private alternatives, energy Innovations and infrastructure in new market regime

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Key Findings Majority of investors (55% Global / 40% NORAM / 62% EMEA / 63% APAC) believe that they can significantly influence the progress of energy transition through investments; alternative... Read more continue reading