Institutional investment teams may still oscillate between engagement and divestment as their first choice in leverage with large emitting companies, but one thing is certain – they are all looking at ways to hold these groups accountable for their activities and behaviours.
The meteoric rise of industry funds has earned them a rightful place at the top of the superannuation food chain. But their standing is not a given, and the failures are starting to mount.
Stubborn inflation is forcing central banks around the world to recalibrate, according to Neuberger Berman. Shorter durations remain du jour while yields are strong, but hedging against monetary easing (especially in the US) could be savvy.
As the world turns towards critical minerals like lithium to power electric vehicles, alternative access to investment in these sectors will become crucial pieces of the supply chain puzzle.
The latest iteration of Invesco’s landmark systematic investing study shows just how far quant teams are going in an effort to meet the modern day challenge of identifying and capitalising on emerging opportunities.
Even though there are thousands more HNW investors in the country this year, they are a lot less willing to pay the going rate for financial advice according to Praemium and Investment Trends.
While one listed group reported $236K revenue per adviser, another said its advisers brought in $600K each. But the extraordinary delta is more a function of business models than adviser performance, however.
The prevailing market dynamic has changed, with inflation fanning volatility and bonds no longer providing diversification ballast against equities. Active managers that have been employing alternatives for years are well placed to accommodate the new paradigm.
A confluence of factors has seen the life insurance industry lose significant ground across the globe, according to the French multinational. The Australian industry’s own problems are unique, but the broader trend is the same. So is the solution, pundits reckon.
It’s not just money being thrown at financial advisers, with title changes, more responsibility and “other added benefits” also on offer according to financial services recruitment teams.
