Derivatives-based overlay strategies to protect against equity losses have become increasingly popular through the past twelve months among pension funds, endowments and other asset owners. Read more

Even though much has already been spoken about the coming Asia Pacific (APAC) growth era, the investment universe is still caught in a tug-of-war between the familiar comforts of growth in the West and the alien new growth in the East. Read more

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US consumer tail wind augurs well for A and B grade malls Read more

Having the right ingredients for equity investing is mission-critical for superannuation funds. On average, APRA-regulated funds invest almost half of members' capital (47%) into listed equities portfolios. Much research exists on the ingredients funds ... Read more

The saying goes that a rising tide floats all boats. In the land of credit, it has been a king tide enabling almost anyone to get a loan or issue a bond - as long the interest paid was high enough. This works fine when someone else is willing to refinance ... Read more

In 2011, a dramatic shift occurred throughout the developed world - working age populations began a multi-decade decline. Demographic shifts like this in an economy can have profound effects, including changes in growth and debt metrics. To understand ... Read more

The environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of companies is increasingly in the spotlight in a world where information and opinion travel fast. Shareholders have also recognised ESG as relevant to company performance and risk, prompted ... Read more

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The Australian private debt market is not a new market and has existed for decades. The market consists of several broad categories including owner-occupied mortgages, investor mortgages, consumer loans and corporate loans. Since 2003, the total Australian ... Read more