Evergreen launches results of Quarterly Responsible Investment performance survey

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Key findings Quartile One Australian equity funds continue to outperform the S&P/ASX200 and lower quartiles. Performance and sustainability aren’t mutually exclusive. You can’t judge a fund by its name, mixed... Read more continue reading

Over 40’s bullish on retirement outlook, expect retirement savings to last longer

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has launched its 2021 Retirement Income Report, an in-depth study of Australians’ attitudes towards retirement and post-retirement issues. The latest Investment Trends Report highlights a... Read more continue reading

Swell Asset Management awarded inaugural Lonsec rating

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High conviction global equities boutique, Swell Asset Management, has received an “Investment Grade” rating for the Swell Global Portfolio from leading research house, Lonsec.[1] This rating complements the manager’s “Superior”... Read more continue reading

Pallas Capital secures 4-star inaugural rating from SQM Research

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Pallas Capital has earned an inaugural superior 4-star rating for the Pallas Capital Warehouse Trust No. 3 from SQM Research, a leading independent funds rating agency. The rating qualifies the... Read more continue reading

2021 Adviser Product and Marketing Needs Report: Buoyant markets a uniquely enabling backdrop as advisers respond to a trifecta of challenges

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has launched its 2021 Adviser Product and Marketing Needs Report, an in-depth study of asset allocation trends among Australia’s financial advisers, their views of asset managers,... Read more continue reading

Thematic ETFs driving further growth in ETF market

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Since launching in 2001, ETFs have grown in popularity with Australian investors due to the ease of access, the lower cost compared to actively managed funds and their tracking of... Read more continue reading

Evergreen rating highlights new venture capital prospect

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Specialist alternatives investment research firm Evergreen Ratings has assigned a “Commended” rating to the Aura Venture Fund II, highlighting Aura’s strong team of venture capital specialists. Evergreen Ratings Founder and... Read more continue reading

Survey finds Asia Pacific asset owners more progressive on implementing decarbonisation investment strategies

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Asset owners in Asia Pacific are more advanced in their approaches to decarbonisation, compared with global peers, State Street Global Advisors’ research finds. State Street Global Advisors surveyed senior executives... Read more continue reading

Email scams on the rise targeting Aussie businesses

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Scammers are continuing to take advantage of Australians during the pandemic, with new Westpac data revealing a 57 per cent increase in email scams targeting business customers over the last... Read more continue reading

Emerging strong on shifting sands – PwC Major Banks Analysis

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Key points Cash earnings returned to pre-pandemic levels at $26.8b (from $17.4b last year), return on equity recovered to 9.9%. Adjustments to credit provisions provided a net benefit of $0.8b... Read more continue reading