Funds Management

The latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals significant economic pressure on Australian businesses due to rising fuel costs and supply disruptions. According to the Survey ofBusinessConditions and Sentiments, fuel priceVolatilityand global supply chain disruptions have had a broad-based impact …

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the biggest forces reshaping the global consulting industry. For decades, consulting firms built theirBusinessmodels around highly skilled analysts, structured methodologies, and advisory expertise delivered through large teams of consultants. However, advances in AI are now challenging whether …

Global debt markets are entering one of the most consequential periods in a decade. A US$15 trillion refinancing wall looms by 2026, with significant portions of investment grade and non-investment grade debt requiring rolls at higher current interest rates. According to the OECD, refinancing …

One of the most misunderstood aspects of wealth creation is how slowly it appears to progress in the early years. Many people expect visible financial improvement within short periods, but the wealth curve rarely behaves in a straight line.

Regular investing - sometimes called dollar-cost averaging - means putting a set dollar amount into the market on a recurring schedule. By spreading purchases across time, investors buy more units when prices are lower and fewer units when prices are higher. This does not …

Few questions in investing have generated as much enduring debate as whether it is better to back a small number of high-conviction ideas or spread capital across a broader range of opportunities. The tension between concentration and diversification sits at the core of fund …

Drawdowns refer to the decline in portfolio value from a peak to a subsequent trough, often occurring during market corrections or periods of heightened volatility. For fund managers, managing drawdowns is not only about minimising losses but also about preserving capital to ensure long-term …