Inflated valuations, China a risk for Australian equities

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Schroders head of Australian equities, Martin Conlon, has warned against paying too much for assets given an underlying disconnect between share prices and the real economy and says equity prices

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Private equity offers investors key advantages, including important diversification

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Private equity offers investors several distinguishing characteristics over listed shared, including more diverse investment opportunities and lower volatility, according to head of private assets sales at Schroders Australia, Claire Smith.

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Small cap private equity funds outperform large cap peers

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According to new research from Schroders, private equity funds that invest into small and mid-cap companies perform better than their large cap peers, creating superior returns. “Any private equity fund

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Is the cash drag really such a drag?

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The proliferation of open-ended funds for illiquid assets has increased the attractiveness of private assets for many investors, and despite concerns around the cost of this increased liquidity, research shows

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Schroders private equity fund added to Macquarie Wrap, uXchange and Xplore Wealth

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The Schroder Specialist Private Equity Fund has been added to Macquarie Wrap, uXchange and Xplore Wealth following increased demand from advisers. This brings the number of platforms offering the Fund

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Private asset investment set to rise

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In an environment where company valuations have become distorted, interest rates remain low and volatility in listed markets is high, private assets will play an increasingly valuable role in helping

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