Thought leadership panel mulls SMSF innovation and intervention

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The SMSF sector will put itself under the microscope at the Thought Leadership Breakfast (TLB) being held on the opening morning of this year’s SMSF Association’s National Conference at the... Read more continue reading

The high yielding recession is coming

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Economic indicators are weakening in Australia but that doesn’t mean that yields will fall the way many expect says Andrew Canobi, Portfolio Manager for Franklin Templeton Fixed Income. Canobi says... Read more continue reading

Claremont Global launches ETMF’s in response to retail investor demand

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The high conviction Sydney-based global asset manager, Claremont Global, is expanding the reach of its global equity fund – the unhedged Claremont Global Fund (ASX:CGUN) and the hedged Claremont Global... Read more continue reading

Most fund managers deliver inconsistent returns and don’t add extra value through management skill, research reveals

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Analysis conducted by Innova Asset Management of more than 100 Australian equity managers reveals that the two strongest factors driving share return variability in Australia are momentum and valuation and... Read more continue reading

What building a house can teach investors about investment portfolios

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Investment portfolios are not built in a day. A portfolio is built over time by gradually acquiring and expanding investments, aided by flexible plan to suit investment goals over time.... Read more continue reading

State Street Expands Fund Connect ETF APIs to Provide Global Coverage

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State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) has announced the expansion of its Fund Connect ETF portal via upgrades to its Application Programming Interface (API), now offering coverage to all clients globally... Read more continue reading

Greenhouse Gas Emissions lead the charge in Perennial Better Future’s ESG survey

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Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and alignment with the Paris Agreement have displaced cyber security as the key ESG priority for companies over the next 12 to 18 months in the... Read more continue reading

Advisers turn to ETFs, especially for younger investors

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More financial advisers are recommending low-cost exchange traded funds (ETFs), new research has revealed. Nearly a third (30.9%) of buying volumes from advisers was directed to ETFs in 2023, according... Read more continue reading

Alternative assets – de-banking and the evolution of private credit

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Debt is a vital source of capital for all participants in the economy. The ability to access credit, thereby going into debt, allows actors to bring forward consumption and make... Read more continue reading

Why you should invest in companies that know their niches 

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In a world of heightened uncertainty, investors can find great value in businesses that identify and focus on niche markets, according to Jason Pohl, partner at ECP Asset Management.  “Focusing... Read more continue reading