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'Hopefully, there isn't much more pain to come': AMP's Mousina focusses on big picture
AMP recently promoted senior economist Diana Mousina to a new role, deputy chief economist, in recognition of her achievements and succession path. Like other...
Australia's growth prospects darken as world enters 'perilous phase': IMF
With rising financial stability risk complicating the already uncertain outlook for global economies, the IMF warns a hard landing is becoming more likely,...
Don't fall in love during the 'slow, grinding bear' economy
The current economic cycle is too changeable to set any portfolio to autopilot, according to Mason Stevens' Jacqueline Fernley. Counterpoints to conviction are...
Australian Ethical dumps Lendlease over koala habitat concerns
The ethical money manager says Lendlease failed to provide information required to independently assess the impact of its planned development in Mt Gilead, an...
For investors seeking value, cheapest really is best
Value stocks have been big outperformers over the past three years, especially those in the cheapest part of the market, says Schroders' Simon Adler. To avoid...
Dividends down in 2023, but energy, bank shares still paying big
Although more Australian companies are paying dividends in 2023, many have reduced payouts, with the year-to-date total slightly behind 2022's figures,...
As energy transition gains urgency, ethical investing sees its moment
The clean-energy transition represents a huge opportunity for investors to earn good returns from investments that have a positive environmental impact - and...
Professionalism in advice is worth protecting: Andrew Hewison
From labouring on snowy London mornings to seeing clients through the carnage of the GFC, Andrew Hewison has seen off more than a few challenges. But there are...
Asia, small caps poised to benefit in changing market environment
Shifting market dynamics mean some of the investment themes that worked in recent years are set to give way to new opportunities. Man Group's Andrew Swan and...
AMP's Oliver sees silver lining in bank failures
The uncertainty now blanketing the global banking sector adds to the risk of recession, but it comes with a silver lining, AMP's Shane Oliver told The Inside...
Not the GFC, but investors are 'career-ing' into liquidation
It isn't 2008 all over again, but dismissing the broader risks of SVB's demise would be a mistake for investors, writes Ruffer CIO Henry Maxey.
Credit investing more art than science
What worries Harry Sugiarto most about the current investment environment is the possibility that he doesn't get a chance to fully exploit the opportunity it...
Cyber security now the number 1 ESG concern across ASX companies: Perennial
While greenhouse emissions and diversity remain key issues, the spate of cyber breaches seen in 2022 has made cyber security the number one ESG issue.
Pressures mount as Wesfarmers, CBA deliver bumper earnings
A higher net interest margin drove a 10 per cent increase in CBA's net profit after tax, while Wesfarmers benefited from a strong performance by Kmart Group...