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

What’s next for markets? While there have been a few surprises, core Europe and the US are now in recovery mode

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US economic growth has surprised so far in 2023 via fiscal stimulus, inventories and net exports; despite underlying domestic demand growth being relatively subdued. Non-China EM was the driving force... Read more continue reading

Green shoots supporting the long-term investment case for China

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Following a period of economic slowdown, China is engineering a ‘controlled stabilisation’ of its economy where stabilisation of growth is prioritised, rather than acceleration, in the short term. Recent green... Read more continue reading

Thinktank announces successful closure of $750 million residential mortgage-backed securities transaction

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Leading independent property lender specialising in commercial and residential mortgages, Thinktank, has successfully closed its first residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) issue in 2024 totalling A$750 million. This RMBS issuance marks... Read more continue reading

Active Australian fixed income continues to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns

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The resurgence of fixed income’s defensive characteristics is acutely apparent. Less obvious, but no less important is the role that active management can play in navigating rapidly evolving market conditions... Read more continue reading

SMSFs and tax

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With assets forming nearly one third of Australia’s extensive superannuation savings pool, SMSFs continue to proliferate. This article, proudly sponsored by Allianz Retire+, explores the tax benefits of using SMSFs... Read more continue reading

UniSuper commits over 600 million to Macquarie Renewables Fund

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UniSuper, the $135 billion superannuation fund open to all Australians, today announced it has committed up to USD400m to Macquarie Green Energy and Climate Opportunities Fund (MGECO), investing in the... Read more continue reading