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APAC now most active region for VC: Data

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2023
... diversification. In addition, these markets have the benefit of being slightly better insulated from external market volatility, it added. While deal size has generally been growing across funding stages and markets, APAC transactions remain smaller ...

Advisers pivot to protect retirees from inflation

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2023
... highlighted a study conducted in the US which saw advisers pick inflation risk as the biggest threat to retirees over market volatility and longevity risk. "... a result highly likely to be replicated in Australia," it said. Further, the report found ...

VanEck reduces fees on NUGG

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2023
... even more affordable." Neiron said the fee reduction comes at an opportune time for investors given the current market volatility. "History has shown, when confidence erodes, or when there is extreme volatility in markets, investors turn to gold," he ...

BT names distribution lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2023
... enormous respect with our people and advisers and has demonstrated strength in his leadership skills through market volatility, changing economic environments, as well as rapid growth and change." "I look forward to continuing to work with our dedicated ...

Young, millionaire investors challenge stereotypes: Data

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023
... also stands out for all generations, is that portfolios are becoming marginally less diverse, adding risk as market volatility continues. All investors should understand the impact of risk and volatility on portfolios as they consider short and long-term ...

EG expands into private debt market

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023
... together to provide more opportunities for both borrowers and investors," Miron said. "Against a backdrop of market volatility, investors seek opportunities to diversify and secure strong returns, and private credit backed by property offers great ap ...

US default risk: Are credit default swaps signalling trouble?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023
... alternatives. "We believe a default on any Treasury payment would precipitate a severe market reaction with market volatility approaching or even exceeding levels observed during the 2008 global financial crisis," he said. "In such a scenario, we would ...

Absolute-return bond funds fail ambitious returns: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2023
... in the lead up to the COVID-19 pandemic when credit spreads were tight, and both bond yields and fixed-income market volatility were low. However, while risks remain, fixed-income yields are now at much more attractive levels compared with recent years ...

AMP wealth management AUM grows $2bn

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2023
... driven by superannuation inflows. Although managed funds flows remained flat due to ongoing "caution around market volatility," Australian Ethical's funds under management (FUM) benefited from strong investment performance, gaining $290 million during ...

Industry welcomes experience pathway consultation

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2023
... would capture the experience of advisers who provided stockbroking and investment advice during the period of market volatility caused by the pandemic, "which also provided lived experience in volatile economic conditions. This is now reflected in the ...