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GQG assets hit record high despite underperformance

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2025
... continues to be defensively positioned with the goal of protecting client capital amid valuations and macro-economic volatility. In the March quarter, GQG slashed its consumer discretionary and information technology holdings to reposition for the "extraordinary ...

Coller Capital closes $10bn private credit strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2025
... credit secondaries in achieving defensive exposure, liquidity, and enhanced portfolio management amid heightened market volatility," Coller said. "Coller Capital's global platform, specialist knowledge, and proven track record uniquely position us as ...

Mercer SmartPath returns exceed 12%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025
... and showcase the resilience of well-diversified investment portfolios. "Despite geopolitical headwinds driving market volatility, we delivered a solid outcome for the financial year. This should give members confidence as we manage the challenges to ...

Cbus, Rest deliver 'strong' returns amid heightened volatility

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2025
... future-focused investment opportunities for our members. "Our diversified and long-term approach helps us ride out market volatility with well balanced and resilient portfolios." Meanwhile, Kiran Singh, co-chief investment officer, said: "The dominant ...

Vanguard, CFS deliver strong FY25 returns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2025
... year was a tale of two halves. The year began on a relatively stable note, while the second half saw periods of market volatility, which is a normal part of long-term investing," he said. "Superannuation is a long-term investment, and it's important ...

HESTA returns 10.18% to members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2025
... 2024/25 financial year, with the fund crediting the performance of listed equities and prudent management of market volatility for the result. The outcome represents the third consecutive year of annual returns above 9% for the MySuper Balanced Growth ...

Improved economy not a guarantee of business success

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2025
... Deloitte said. Commenting, Deloitte partner and chief financial officer program leader Stephen Gustafson said global volatility, particularly US policies, are not the only focus for domestic economy and businesses. "However, tariffs are not the whole ...

Lack of confidence in US equities brings investors back home

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2025
... the comparatively more stable option. The sentiment comes amid a resurgence of returning investors despite ongoing volatility. The number of active online investors were up 2% compared to the previous half, from 1.33 million in November 2024 to 1.36 ...

AMP Super delivers double digit returns in FY25

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUL 2025
... upside." Shelley said the key to success is "to have a plan and stick to it." "During the 'Liberation Day' related volatility, our focus was on avoiding unforced errors. That meant staying tightly aligned to our strategic targets - buying equities ...

Finance news foretells stock market volatility: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 1 JUL 2025
Daily financial news can better predict stock market volatility and deliver more accurate signals about risk than backward-looking macroeconomic data, a new study suggests. University of Auckland finance lecturer Justin J. Case and Queensland University ...