Invesco

André Roberts from Invesco speaks with Drew Meredith at The Inside Network’s Growth Symposium on factor investing and the systematic approach.

New data from bfinance and Invesco sees Australian investors and sovereign funds reducing exposure to growth assets in favour of private markets

Sovereign wealth funds have hit pause on their internalisation programs as they discover that they aren’t naturals at private markets investing. And inflation and geopolitics are driving allocations to a broad range of alternative assets.

Senior secured loans act as an important inflationary hedge in times of rising inflation according to the firm’s chief investment officer.

One part of the market that is benefitting from inflation and interest rate increases is private debt; senior secured loans, in particular, have returned 4.8 per cent over the past two years.

Like many people, Ashley O’Connor, head of investment strategy at Invesco Australia, did not exactly plan for the career he ultimately embarked upon. But some serendipity brought him to a role he truly values.

Debt assets may be de jour, but the income they produce is fraught with peril if it doesn’t include the kind of diversity senior secured loans provide.

Simple techniques like analogies and metaphors can help you connect with clients, but ‘storyselling’ needs to be simple and relatable.

How a star quant analyst used his poker skills to take on calculated risks and deliver outstanding returns

Max Swango from Invesco shares insights with James Dunn from The Inside Network on the future for the global property market.