In this article, Brian Parker looks at why geopolitical risks are front of mind for many investors right now. News headlines and television coverage are truly frightening. In particular, hopes that the Arab spring would lead to a flowering of secular democracy across the Middle East, which were … [Read more...]

In this article, Kajanga Kulatunga looks at why, until very recently, investors have relied on bonds as a solid source of income; why these factors aren‟t likely to deliver in the next three years; and what the options are for bond investors. You can read the full Investment Insight 2014 … [Read more...]

This month, Brian reviews events in markets during June.  He discusses: why central banks’ actions remain critical for financial markets how monetary policy generally remains very loose, with very low interest rates creating a positive environment for share markets whether Australia’s … [Read more...]

This month, Brian reviews events in markets during May. He discusses: How monetary policy generally remains very loose, despite the US Federal Reserve’s "tapering"; Why there's plenty of money still searching for higher returns, creating a positive environment for financial markets; Why the … [Read more...]

This month, Ben reviews events in markets during April.  He discusses: why simmering political tensions in the Ukraine had little impact on the market how market estimates of US companies’ annual earnings growth have been wound back due to slowing growth in profit margins, and how MLC’s … [Read more...]