sentiment

Financial planning

Digital or not, client wellbeing boosted by advice

Whether received via human or digital means, financial advice is reportedly leading to lower stress and more confidence, according to Vanguard....

Funds management

Fund managers most bullish on rates in 23 years

Global fund managers are starting the year with an optimistic mindset and “have never been as bullish” on the prospect for short-term interest rates, according to Bank of...

Funds management

Global fund managers in Christmas spirit with sentiment spike

The final Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey of the year has found respondents are bullish going into 2024, with sentiment the most upbeat it has been for two yea...

Funds management

Global growth optimism reaches record low: BoA

Asset allocators are more bearish than ever as the number who are optimistic about global growth falls to a record low in the 27-year history of Bank of America’s survey....

Funds management

Instos outpace retail investors on China sentiment

Institutional investors are more optimistic than retail investors when it comes to Chinese sentiment and expect a rise in China A-shares next year. ...

Funds management

Aussie investors optimistic about future growth

Around 57% of Australian investors expect their investment returns to outperform the benchmark index in the next 12 months, according to PIMCO. ...

Financial planning

Are super funds dropping the ball on switching advice?

Respondents to a Money Management survey have pointed to the mislabelling of industry fund’s investment options and the absence of enough advice around switching to cash....

Financial planning

FASEA sees adviser sentiment plummet

Experts say the continuing uncertainty and fear surrounding the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority’s future requirements has adviser sentiment unsurprisingl...

Financial planning

Adviser sentiment slumps on investor pessimism

The latest Wealth Insights data has revealed a slump in adviser sentiment to levels not seen since 2012....

Financial planning

Sentiment up as company directors support tax reform

Sentiment amongst Australia’s company directors has risen to its highest level in two years following the recent appointment of Malcolm Turnbull as Prime Minister....