AMP Capital Global Infrastructure Fund II closes at US$3.4 billion

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AMP Capital announces the close of Global Infrastructure Fund II (GIF II) at US$3.4bn. The fund reached final close on 27 December 2019, exceeding its US$3bn target and drawing additional... Read more continue reading

Insight Multi-Asset update – week beginning 13 January, 2020

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Market and economic review Despite geopolitical tensions rising and a weak ISM print, 2020 has seen a strong start for risk assets. After the US-led assassination of Iranian Major General... Read more continue reading

Markets teetering with volatility levels set to spike

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An exceptional 10-year bull run coupled with lingering geopolitical uncertainty is likely to generate a spike in market volatility over the coming 12 months and demand a more defensive investment... Read more continue reading

Outlook: What’s ahead for investors in 2020?

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The macro, top-down view “Our macro view ensures that we anchor to what really matters in markets regardless of the barrage of information and misinformation out there,” says Xiradis. “Working closely with our Chief Economist and our local and global equity teams, we are able to distil... Read more continue reading

Senior appointments in Dublin and London expand Equity Trustees Fund Services global team

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Three new appointments in the Dublin and London offices of Equity Trustees Fund Services have strengthened the capability of the 130-year-old Australian business as it pursues its global growth objectives.... Read more continue reading

Property sector and investors both benefitting from transformation of banking post-Hayne

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Australia’s banking sector is transforming due to myriad factors, ranging from global changes through to the Hayne Royal Commission, and this is creating opportunities for both borrowers and investors. While... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 10 January, 2020

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week After a bit of uncertainty and volatility early in the past week, share markets pushed sharply higher as the US and... Read more continue reading

QE and low interest rates won’t stimulate the economy: Quay

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The Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy in 2019 of cutting interest rates has done little to stimulate the Australian economy, but any attempt at introducing quantitative easing (QE) in 2020... Read more continue reading

Update from FASEA on the Financial Adviser Exam

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FASEA continues to work closely with ACER to ensure exam processes are streamlined, accessible and effective and exam sitting opportunities are optimised. Remote access to the FASEA exam FASEA announces... Read more continue reading

ASIC encourages fair and effective insurance claims handling for people affected by the bushfires

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ASIC is committed to helping Australians affected by the devastating bushfires to rebuild their lives. ASIC Deputy Chair Daniel Crennan QC said that ‘ASIC is working with insurers and other... Read more continue reading