Australia would be “particularly vulnerable” to a Trump presidency
[ad_1] As the probability of a Trump victory in the November election remains high, concerns are growing about the potential impacts on economic policies and market stability, explained Shane Oliver, AMP’s chief economist in his latest market note. He highlighted…
SEC approval of Ethereum ETF kicks off the latest crypto event
[ad_1] The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given its final approval to a spot Ethereum ETF, marking a “significant milestone” for the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. In May, the SEC approved the first stage of 19b-4 filings, which set…
Perpetual reports largest outflows in Q4
[ad_1] Perpetual reported outflows of $8.9 billion in the three months to June 30. In a quarterly update, the firm said total assets under management were $215 billion, up from $227 billion at the end of March. “This was primarily…
Global fixed income instruments dominate domestic fund launches as investor preferences change
[ad_1] According to Equity Trustees, this was followed by 18 new Australian equity funds, 16 alternative funds and 13 funds each in global equities, domestic real assets and Australian fixed income funds (13 each). With Equity Trustees launching just 10…
Higher rates put the “income” back into fixed income, the fund manager says
[ad_1] The rapid rise in global interest rates in 2022. and 2023 increased market volatility and unsettled traditional investments in stocks and bonds. In response, investors have increasingly gravitated toward fixed income ETFs, attracted by their cost efficiency and stable…
What could a Harris presidency mean for markets?
[ad_1] U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent decision not to run for re-election in November, instead endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic vote, is likely to have markets scrutinizing the new presumptive candidate’s priorities in the coming weeks, according…
Why gold is a place in portfolios for improved risk-adjusted returns
[ad_1] Gold’s historically low correlation with stocks and bonds makes it a prime hedge against market risks, recommended for a strategic portfolio allocation of 2 to 5 percent, a market strategist said. Speaking on an upcoming episode of the Relative…
Australian investment among top ETF adopters, SSGA reports
[ad_1] Domestic institutional investors are the second most likely globally, at 78 percent, to include ETFs in their firm’s portfolio “extensively” or “often,” according to new data from State Street Global Advisors (SSGA). Australia trails only Japan (82 percent) but…
Macquarie says earnings remain “in line with expectations” in 1Q25
[ad_1] Ahead of its 2024 annual general meeting held in Sydney, Macquarie Group managing director and CEO Shemara Wickramanayake said the bank’s operating group performance was in line with expectations in 1Q25. In its annuity-style businesses, Macquarie Asset Management (MAM)…
Australia’s sustainable funds market failed to recover in Q2
[ad_1] The size of Australia’s sustainable funds market shrank to roughly $30 billion as of June 30, down $300 million from the end of March, according to new data from Morningstar. In the second quarter of 2024 Australia and New…