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RBA’s response to COVID-19 – a closer look

Portfolio Manager, Anthony Kirkham from Western Asset delves into the details of the various policy tools the RBA is employing in response to the economic effects of the ...

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Growth in ESG investing, an opportunity for advisers

With interest in ethical investing growing fast, advisers who are educated on the options available for ethical investing will be in a strong position to cater to this gr...

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Lessons for investors from unconventional monetary policy

As the uncertainty in the global economy persists, large scale strategies such as zero and negative interest rates are being considered by central banks and likely to bec...

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Coronavirus pandemic: difficult trade-offs

Brandywine Global’s Francis Scotland explores the prospects for improved sentiment as nations become better at balancing the trade-off between containment and economic di...

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The right assets at the right time

Static portfolios can leave investors vulnerable in times of stress, so investors need to evaluate how their level of diversification that will offset their portfolio in ...

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Coronavirus update: don’t stare into the abyss

Indiscriminate selling driven by virus fears may be a prime opportunity to take advantage of price dislocations....

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How stock markets perform after heavy falls

Stock markets have tumbled during the coronavirus outbreak. Schroders’ analysis shows how the biggest one-day falls in the past have been followed by substantial returns ...

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Three healthcare investments for a more sustainable future

Ethical investing isn’t just about excluding negative companies. It’s also about actively looking for ‘futurebuilding’ investments that will create a sustainable economy ...

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Negative interest rates: headed your way?

With negative interest rates already in place in Japan and Europe, it may be only a matter of time before they reach the U.S. and other developed nations....

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The hunt for income - 3 things to look for

Interest rates are likely to remain low, leading investors to seek yield from potentially riskier investments. We analyse alternatives and share three factors to consider...