In Focus
In-depth analysis of markets, policy, and investment themes shaping the Australian financial advice industry.
- Abbey Minogue
- Alex Lennard
- Australian Ethical
- Ben Walsh
- Brad Tank
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- Cristina Lee
- David Chaplin
- David Simon
- Drew Meredith
- Eleanor Moriarty
- Eleece Quilliam
- Emanuel Datt
- Giselle Roux
- Greg Bright
- Henry Maxey
- Hilary Frisch
- Ishan Dan
- James Dunn
- Jamie Dannhauser
- Jamie Nemtsas
- Jonathan Ruffer
- Kristina Hooper
- Lachlan Buur-Jensen
- Lachlan Maddock
- Lauren French
- Laurence Parker-Brown
- Lisa Uhlman
- Michael Armitage
- Michael Arno
- Michael Block
- Nicholas Way
- Nicki Bourlioufas
- Omar Khan
- Owen Raszkiewicz
- Pzena Investment Management
- Richie Parsons
- Rob Perrone, Eric Marais & Shane Woldendorp
- Rob Prugue
- Sonali Desai
- Staff Writer
- Steve Russell
- Tahn Sharpe
- The Inside Adviser
- Tim Kruger
The disorder of the Phoenix: A Ruffer story
Hatry's downfall certainly provides a cautionary tale of the dangers of financial excess and the depths individuals will plumb in seeking to avoid exposure and...
Beware the 'aggressive optimism' around overvalued tech stocks: Atrium
Technology stocks at the big end of the S&P500 have enjoyed a (mostly) golden run, but Atrium Investment's Brendan Paul warns that Nvidia's astronomical...
Inflation range in view, but is it close enough to stop further rate hikes?
The rate hiking cycle may be reaching its zenith, with inflation showing signs of a plateau. The next few months will be pivotal, Neuberger Berman says, which...
Rosy outlook for corporate earnings may turn out grey
Corporate profit growth is expected to moderate, especially in sectors focused on consumer sales, and mining companies have seen large downgrades. Meanwhile,...
Central banks wield weapon of choice in the inflation battle
The use of interest rates by the RBA and other central banks as a means to tackle inflation is a critical economic mechanism, writes adviser David Simon. The...
So who has more advisers per capita, the US or Australia?
The barriers to enter the advice profession differ significantly between the two nations, as do the regulatory parameters. Despite the differences, the US and...
When investing with discretion is the better part of valour: Ruffer
It is striking how little little yield premium equities are offering over the official interest rate at them moment, says Ruffer's Steve Russel. Investors may...
No easing in cycle yet as 'confusing' RBA changes tack: Sage
In a recent market update Sage lamented the RBA's recent decision to re-engage interest rake hikes after pausing only a month earlier. Policy outcomes have...
Active management outperformance rarely lasts: US study
While active management can provide pockets of outperformance both here and globally, research from S&P Global suggests maintaining above-benchmark returns is...
ESG a 'substance-less concept' and AI will reduce profitability: New York academic
ESG is the "emptiest" idea, according to Aswath Damodaran, while AI will morph into higher costs for companies overall with no competitive advantage in a world...
Credit's day of reckoning looms as Goldilocks era comes to a close
Those that have made high returns by overpaying for higher-risk/lower-quality credit have been lucky, but credit conditions are unlikely to be as benign in the...