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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 ...

Investors flock to term deposits over equities

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023
... deposits, this trend underscores a growing preference among investors towards more secure and stable investment options amid market uncertainty. Capital Advisory financial adviser Michael Miller said investors tend to put their money into equities when ...

Clime outlines growth focus, wins mandate

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023
... analytics program has been underway during the second half of FY23. It aims to gain competitive intelligence on future market conditions, better understand clients and provide wealth solutions in a way which is most convenient to investors and advisors. ...

Mantis to distribute Isola Fullerton fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2023
... space, Hatfield said. "We are privileged to be working with Isola Capital and Fullerton Fund Management to bring their market leading fund-of-funds capability to our clients," he said. Isola Capital chief executive Anthony Chan said against a volatile ...

Soul Patts gives $200m to Pengana offering

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2023
... WHSP, with the launch of several vehicles in the coming months. Each vehicle will be specifically tailored to different market segments, including advised and direct retail investors, high-net-worth (HNW) and family offices, it said. Pengana chief executive ...

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 ...