APRA and ASIC have reviewed funds’ progress to enhance member retirement outcomes. The review found improvement in member assistance but variability in approach quality and…
We explore multi-strategy hedge funds and their role as a one-stop solution for allocators. They can serve as a foundation for alternative portfolios with single-strategy funds…
Changing market conditions and increased attention from regulators are sharpening the focus on unlisted asset valuations. Super fund trustees need robust valuation governance procedures and…
We provide an update on the direct lending market, including insights from our most recent survey, and highlight recent changes in the market, along with…
The changing interest rate environment raises questions about schemes’ asset allocation: returning to tradition or embracing diversification. Rising rates make fixed interest assets attractive, but…
In part-two of a three-part examination of hybrid securities, we consider the landscape for global capital securities, including if they have become compromised by recent…
Our Capital Markets and Asset Allocation Team explore the implications of reducing carbon exposure within a portfolio, the direct and indirect impacts of these investment…
We analyse insights from our engagement with Australian and international equities fund managers to show how active ownership has influenced companies to accelerate progress in…
We examine distressed and opportunistic credit strategies and the benefits for investors. With current macro headwinds, it can be an attractive time to access these…