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Interest rates drive adviser conversations in 2024

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... the flat returns of previous years. However, they must not get comfortable in rates lasting at these levels. "Diversification is key, additionally many retirees may opt for longer-term term deposits for their cash allocation to secure the current high-ish ...

500 jobs to be axed at abrdn

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... level of profitability," abrdn chief executive Stephen Bird said. "Although our business model benefits from the diversification that comes from operating three businesses, we will not rest until all of them are contributing strongly to group profitability..." ...

Volatility an opportunity for skilled active managers: GSFM

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2024
... environment for active fund managers," he said. Miller also stressed that volatility accentuates the importance of diversification, which entails more than just stock selection. He recommended diversifying beta by seeking assets uncorrelated with bond ...

BWP, Newmark Property REIT set to merge

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2024
... properties, representing a 30% increase in BWP's portfolio value. It is also expected to enhance BWP's asset diversification and improve its weighted average lease expiry (WALE) profile from 3.6 years to 3.9 years. The implied value of the consideration ...

Australian Ethical FUM hits $9.67bn

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024
... the continued challenging conditions impacting the broader market, with our superannuation product set providing diversification to our growth in these volatile conditions. "With more than 10 years of consecutive positive quarterly net inflows, Australian ...

APAC investors embrace value-added strategies: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024
... strategies, as core strategies are not seen as offering the best risk-adjusted performance prospect. Moving into 2024, diversification in the overall portfolio was ranked as the most important attraction to real estate as an asset class. According to ...

KKR rolls out alternatives education solution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024
... that gap, so individuals can understand the same investments that have long been a good source of returns and diversification for institutional investors. "KKR has nearly five decades of experience delivering investment excellence for institutional investors. ...

Infrastructure's diversification benefits timely: Clearbridge

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2024
While infrastructure's inflation pass-through supported earnings in 2023, its defence and diversification could make it valuable in 2024, says Clearbridge Investments. According to Clearbridge portfolio manager Nick Langley, increasing earnings ...

BlackRock grows private credit business

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 19 DEC 2023
... Landman said institutional investors and superannuation funds in Australia are looking for ways to add greater diversification to their portfolios - against a macro backdrop of rising rates and inflation. "Clients will benefit from Stephen's solid ...

JPMAM to bring more alts strategies to wholesale investors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... increase allocations to alternatives in pursuit of uncorrelated returns, income, inflation management, and greater diversification. "By partnering with iCapital, we are able to streamline the investment journey, making alternatives more accessible, flexible ...