Investing in 2024
Andrew Dunbar
Jan 08, 2024
At the start of the new year, many of us are thinking about our investment portfolios and whether we need to make any changes for the year ahead. With global…
Ukraine: What geopolitical tensions mean for investors
Sarah Gonzales
Mar 09, 2022
Geopolitical risks arise when countries’ interests collide, from trade tensions to climate change policy conflict and, as we are seeing right now, military conflict. These events generate uncertainty in economies…
Three factors that will shape the future of ethical investing
Michelle Heffernan
Feb 16, 2022
Ethical or responsible investing is growing rapidly in the Australian market. The Responsible Investment Association of Australia reports growth of $298 billion in 2020, with ethical investments now accounting for…
A guide to growth vs. value investing
Sarah Gonzales
Apr 14, 2021
The terms ‘value’ and ‘growth’ refer to two fundamental approaches to investing. Value investing is essentially about purchasing shares in companies that appear to be undervalued based on their intrinsic…
Why it’s important to have geographical diversification in your investments
Sarah Gonzales
Apr 09, 2021
When we talk about investment diversification, often people think about different asset classes or even different industries, but a critical one is geographical diversification. Essentially, this is about ensuring you…
Tips and Trends for Investing Post-COVID19
Sarah Gonzales
May 19, 2020
As restrictions start to lift, many Australians are starting to think longer-term and there is growing optimism about the future. Many people are also thinking about their finances and how…
What to consider before investing during COVID-19
Sarah Gonzales
Apr 08, 2020
A financial downturn, like the one we are experiencing as a result of COVID-19, can be a rollercoaster, as we ride daily market ups-and-downs. It can also be a time…
How to get started with investing for a sustainable future
Andrew Dunbar
Feb 25, 2020
The recent environmental disasters that have occurred across our country, from drought to fires and floods, have many Australians thinking about how they can have a positive impact on the…
Is socially responsible investing an effective strategy?
Andrew Dunbar
Mar 28, 2019
Socially responsible investing, also known as ethical investing, is essentially about making an active choice to invest in options that align with your personal value system. Most of us would…
Driverless and Electric? What’s the future of the car?
Andrew Dunbar
Mar 07, 2018
Considerations around buying a car, however, are one of the top questions we receive and it’s a common area of commentary from our analysts. It’s hard to see a future where there won’t be a ‘car’ so to speak, but what is clear is that with technology advancing at a rapid rate of knots, what we’ll be driving in the not too distant future is facing a dramatic change.
