SMSF’s turn to advisers amid market uncertainty

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The uncertain market conditions of 2023 triggered a rebound in the number of self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) seeking financial advice, according to AUSIEX, Australia’s leading wholesale broker. Analysing a... Read more continue reading

Managed accounts attract record high per cent of new funds under advice 

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State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), together with Investment Trends, today issued a new report showing a record 25% of all new... Read more continue reading

10 years of MySuper has driven a lot of change, but what has it achieved for members?

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MySuper came into force in January 2014. It was supposed to usher in an era of simpler, cost-effective super that would lead to better member outcomes, particularly for disengaged members.... Read more continue reading

Global dividends rose to a new high in 2023 with resurgent banks contributing half of global growth

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The latest Global Dividend Index by Janus Henderson Investors reveals global dividends experienced an uptick of 5.0% on an underlying basis, reaching a record of US$1.66 trillion in 2023. The... Read more continue reading

Aged care taskforce: Looming changes ahead for aged care clients and financial advisers

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The Government released the final report from the Aged Care Taskforce on Monday 11 March. Louise Biti, Director at Aged Care Steps said, “this much-anticipated report recognises the demographic changes... Read more continue reading

Continued global market uncertainty doesn’t hold back positive sentiment for global equities, bonds and alternative

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Inflation and geopolitics continue to cause uncertainty in global markets, however investors can still find pockets of opportunities from global trends including the energy transition and artificial intelligence, according to... Read more continue reading

Long/short investing

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Investors and advisers alike are well accustomed to ‘long-only’ investing, while short selling is often perceived negatively. However, long/short equity strategies can often deliver better returns and lower volatility for... Read more continue reading

Australian Equities Reporting Season review

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Overall, relative to expectations, there were more earnings-per-share (EPS) beats than misses during the February reporting season. The ratio of beats to misses was broadly in-line with historic levels. Despite... Read more continue reading

Emerging opportunities for alpha in a volatile world of higher neutral rates

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In a rapidly evolving global landscape, Insight Investment (Insight) presents its annual investment update for 2024, revealing key insights into the complex environment and potential opportunities for institutional and wholesale... Read more continue reading

2024 Hamilton Lane Market overview: new data debunks private markets myths

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Report highlights findings around valuations, fundraising, GP-leds and sustainable investment returns. Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE), a leading global private markets investment management firm, has published its 2024 Market Overview. This... Read more continue reading