Four key themes for 2026: Productivity, valuations, the Fed and the US dollar

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A potential productivity surge, stretched valuations, the prospect of Fed easing, and the trajectory of the US dollar are the four critical themes that will shape global markets in 2026,

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Quality investment research is the secret ingredient in successful managed account portfolios

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A successful managed account portfolio must balance model outputs with professional judgement and insights, Andrew Yap head of portfolio solutions at Zenith Investment Partners says. Mr Yap says while quantitative

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Private markets investors need to be aware of inherent liquidity challenges

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Investors are increasingly exploring private markets as traditional portfolios battle geopolitical and macroeconomic risks, according to Dugald Higgins, head of responsible investment and real assets at Zenith. In a recent

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SG Hiscock and LaSalle win global REIT category at the Zenith Fund Awards

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SG Hiscock & Company and LaSalle Investment Management have won the global REIT category at the 2025 Zenith Fund Awards for the SGH LaSalle Concentrated Global Property Fund. The Zenith

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Winners of 2025 Zenith Fund Awards revealed

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The winners of the 2025 Zenith Fund Awards have been announced at a presentation in Sydney yesterday. The 2025 Fund Manager of the Year went to Ausbil Investment Management Limited. Ausbil

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Zenith announces new appointment to leadership team

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Zenith Investment Partners has promoted Andrew Yap to Head of Portfolio Solutions. In his new role, Mr Yap will help lead Zenith’s Portfolio Solutions team of 12 investment professionals, overseeing

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What does a quality investment research provider look like?

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In today’s investment landscape, the role of an investment research provider has never been more important. Financial advisers are operating in an increasingly complex environment, navigating product proliferation, and rising

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What’s next for UK and US equities?

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United States Wall Street vs Main Street Our recent journey across the United States, touching base in bustling hubs like New York and Boston, offered a fascinating glimpse into the

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Half-time recap: Tariffs, trade wars, and a turnaround

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The year started with palpable enthusiasm, with equity markets rejoicing around incoming President Trump’s pro-growth and deregulatory agenda. This optimism was further fuelled by strong corporate earnings and signs of

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Tariff roulette and portfolio implications

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President Trump has long been a voracious proponent of tariffs, which has been central to his ‘America First’ economic and trade policy. Tariffs were a cornerstone policy in his re-election

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