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Will global small-cap stocks outperform in 2024?

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Attractive earnings growth prospects and discounted valuations due to recent, uncharacteristic underperformance may create opportunities for global small-cap stocks. Key takeaways Rising interest rates proved to be a strong headwind

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31 Jan 2024

COP28 set to highlight lack of progress on Paris Agreement

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A stocktake of the goals set out under the Paris Agreement show the world is not on track to reach the objectives of the international treaty, according to American Century

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29 Nov 2023

US Fed tightening campaign ‘likely over’

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“The Fed’s inflation and labour market concerns are overstated, and additional rate hikes won’t be necessary. Continued progress in controlling inflation prompted the Fed to once again hold interest rates

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07 Nov 2023

American Century Investments launches new strategy with best-in-progress focus

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American Century Investments, a $200 billion[1] global asset manager, expands its investment lineup with the launch of a new strategy for its clients around the world: American Century Global Sustainable Value

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03 Nov 2023

Inflation pause but challenges persist for global equities

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While the risk of inflation rising further has materially abated, high levels of inflation and interest rates, coupled with slowing demand, will continue to present challenging conditions for global equities,

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29 Jun 2023

Impact investing divides on gender lines

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Australian men are more interested in impact investing than Australian women, with 69 per cent of men finding it appealing in 2022, compared to 57 per cent of women, according

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21 Feb 2023

American Century makes senior appointments in APAC

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American Century Investments has made a number of appointments in the Asia-Pacific region, bolstering its senior team as it continues its growth in the key market. Tom Clapham has been

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20 Sep 2022

American Century’s healthcare impact strategy recognised by RIAA

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The American Century Healthcare Impact Equity strategy has been awarded responsible investment certification by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). This certification also applies to the Zurich Investments ACI Healthcare

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29 Jun 2022

Bumpy times for small caps but investor demand is still strong

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Despite a high level of uncertainty in global small caps, we may see a return to markets focusing on company fundamentals as opposed to macro events towards the latter part

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22 Jun 2022

Millennials and Generation X leading impact investing charge

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Australian millennials and Generation X are leading the rise of impact investing among local investors, according to a global study conducted by US-based asset management firm, American Century Investments. The

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26 May 2022

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