INVESTMENT MANAGERS

INVESTMENT MANAGERS

Not just a fad - ESG products come into their own

One of the biggest trends in products this year has been the move towards more standalone Environmental. Social and Governance (ESG) or socially responsible options, or including an ESG screen in any product a fund manager launches.

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Reforms shine a light on advice

The introduction of the Morrison government's superannuation reforms is good news for financial advisers as advice just got a lot more important.

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A life-long relationship with funds management

Tuan Luu's extensive experience in absolute-return strategies is paying off for the Investors Mutual Private Portfolio Fund.

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All about the values

Staff-led values and practices, combined with strong investment management skills, have enabled First Sentier Investors to emerge from a hectic few years in a strong position.

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Pendal: Getting defensive with crypto

Cryptocurrencies should be added to new alternative defensive portfolios as global government bonds have lost their value, says Pendal Group's Vimal Gor.

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Opportunities in China amidst the gloom

There is a case for a standalone allocation to Chinese equities, as part of a well-balanced portfolio, given that market's vast opportunity set.

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Doing it differently

Alarmed at rising inflation, funds are bailing on high-growth stocks. But Lachlan Hughes says he's hanging on to companies like Netflix and Amazon because of their remarkable pricing power.

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Broad investment experience trumps specialising

While super funds are offering big salaries for specialists, Frontier chief executive Andrew Polson urges young investment talent to look for broader investment experience. A career is a marathon, not a sprint and it will pay off in the long run.