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Australian Ethical, Infradebt to launch infrastructure debt fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
... investments, he added. It also offers good risk-adjusted returns, and portfolio protection that can help hedge against market volatility and inflation, all while contributing positive social and environmental outcomes and achieving financial returns. ...

Pinnacle affiliates push FUM to $100bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
Pinnacle Investment Management's funds under management grew 9% to $100.1 billion, buoyed by a strong market rally and overseas investor inflows. The $8.2 billion FUM increase in the first half of financial year 2024 comprised net inflows of $4.5 ...

Ex-Merricks commodities guru launches hedge fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2024
... between different commodities across various regions and geographies. For those with a deep fundamental understanding of market drivers, the opportunity has never been greater, Davis said, adding that neither have the tools at the group's disposal to ...

Interest rates drive adviser conversations in 2024

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... be a more intricate process compared to previous years. "The challenges are particularly evident in the current housing market dynamics. House prices have surged, making it increasingly difficult for individuals to enter the market without facing significant ...

Volatility an opportunity for skilled active managers: GSFM

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2024
The looming threat of sporadic, extreme market volatility presents an opportunity for active managers to capitalise on fluctuating asset values, GSFM advisor Stephen Miller says. At an event yesterday, Miller described the current financial landscape ...

Australian Ethical super chief goes for growth in 2024

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024
... Australian Ethical, but also points out broader challenges in the responsible investing sector, namely investment market volatility and geopolitical tensions. "The continued conflict in Ukraine and recent issues in the Middle East typically result in ...

Powerwrap bleeds $334m in outflows

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2024
... non-Powerwrap licensees. In the half-year period, outflows on Powerwrap built up to more than $500 million. "Operating in this market segment can lead to greater volatility as flows can be impacted by relatively small numbers of client movement," Praemium ...

Balanced portfolios to reap rewards in 2024: UBS

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 9 JAN 2024
... opportunities to acquire stakes in companies from existing private equity investors who are seeking an early exit from the market. "Secondaries historically have had a discount of 5% net asset value (NAV), but following an institutional overallocation ...

Local investors continue to flock to ETFs: VanEck

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... noted that these investment trends closely mirror last year's patterns, indicating sustained investor interest, even amid market uncertainty. The survey also showed a strong preference for the vehicle, with the lion's share favouring them over other ...

Mild recession in 2024, higher interest rates: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... strategy group Joe Davis. "There is a powerful paradox to this new higher-rate world - while near-term financial market volatility is likely to remain elevated, long-term and well diversified investors stand to benefit from a return to positive real ...