Emerging markets are no longer the backwaters of the global economy, but their corporate debt is a multi-trillion-dollar market that’s gone almost untapped by institutional investors.
Super funds’ relatively low allocations to fixed income will rise with yields and as members move further into the retirement phase, according to a new report from the government’s debt agency.
Managed equity funds have experienced their worst outflows since the Covid downturn of early 2020, according to Calastone. Specialist sector funds are feeling the pain too.
Funds that have failed the Your Future Your Super performance test need to improve their communications on underperformance and product closure, according to ASIC.
As the pace of superannuation consolidation slows, Cbus CEO Justin Arter will step down and the fund he’s run since 2020 will embark on a new growth plan.
As hot air escapes the developed markets, unloved and unglamorous emerging markets are in the box seat once more. This time, it’s about more than the growth story.
Frontier has added to its capital markets capability with a new appointment, while a member of its PhD internship program will be joining the firm in a permanent role.
Private credit is experiencing massive growth at a time when the global economy is changing faster than ever. Investors need to look at where it’s going, rather than where it’s been.
One of Australia’s largest retail super funds will be hauled before the court over allegations it engaged in greenwashing of products in what will likely be a test case for the practice.
ART has recruited HESTA’s investment committee chair as his term ends and the former deputy governor of the RBA.
