MLC Life Insurance appointment continues strong Nippon Life investment in Australian market

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MLC Life Insurance has welcomed the continued close partnership with its majority shareholder Nippon Life Insurance, following the appointment of one of their most senior international executives, Koji Ichiba, as... Read more continue reading

Corporate earnings are crucial to 2024 stock market returns

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Stocks went on a months-long rally to unprecedented highs in early 2024. Contributors included hope for Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts, rising expectations for an economic soft landing, and investor optimism... Read more continue reading

Share market outlook

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With HY24 reporting season finished, there has been some softening in the consensus outlook for both FY24 and FY25 earnings growth that we think is more attributable to prevailing views... Read more continue reading

Dividends to make a stronger comeback

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Following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate pivot last year, the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index has surged over 20% over the past four months, ending February 2024 with a 12-month forward... Read more continue reading

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