News : Investments

ASIC, Investments

Greenwashing actions revealed

ASIC has tackled close to 50 cases of greenwashing in the investment and super sector in the past 15 months, with the regulator’s response including taking court action and issuing heavy penalties.

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ETFs, Investments

Three new ETFs enter the market

International wealth manager Dimensional Fund Advisors has launched three actively managed ETFs on the ASX to expand and complement its existing product range in Australia.

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Investments, Private Assets, Property

Private credit an alternative property route

Investing directly into property is very popular among Australians, but access to real estate via private credit vehicles is worth considering.

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Economy, Investments

US recession unlikely

Recession US Interest rates Equities

An analysis of several key economic indicators suggests the US is likely to avoid a recession, with the possibility for an economic recovery instead.

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Investments, Private Assets

Inflation boosts private credit appeal

Inflation Interest rates Private credit Fixed income assets

Rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures have reduced the value of fixed income investments, but made private credit more attractive with its direct link to interest rates.

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Australian Shares, Business news, Investments

Current-year IPO activity very low

Initial public offer IPO HLB Mann Judd

Pervading economic factors have resulted in low levels of activity from the IPO market in the first half of 2024.

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International Shares, Investments

Smaller Asian markets set for strong return

Asian economies Man GLG Inflation Interest rates

Smaller Asian economies reliant on the US to drop its interest rates are set to do well when they fall as their share markets have become underpriced and overlooked for a long period.

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Bonds, Investments

Bonds primed for rebound after rate cuts

Bonds Corporate bonds Income Asset Management Interest rate Cuts

Interest rate cuts due by the end of the year are expected to spark renewed investor interest in the corporate bond market.

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ETFs, International Shares, Investments

US tech attraction not based on value

Index investing Valuations US market Talaria Capital Chad Padowitz Max Welby

Index investors flocking to the US tech sector are not considering the underlying values of these stocks and are being drawn in by exuberance and momentum.

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Bonds, Investments

Bonds a safe haven in volatile markets

Bonds Interest rates Floating and fixed rates Income Asset Management SMSF Self-managed superannuation

Investors should consider balancing their portfolios with both fixed and floating-rate bonds to secure stable returns amidst economic uncertainty.

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