It has been a challenging period for multi-asset investors with both equity and bond markets recording some of the worse starts to a year in decades. Global equity markets fell significantly over the quarter and domestically the ASX 300 index has fallen more than 10% since the start of the calendar year. ESG and sustainable […]
The Sustainable portfolios remained comfortably ahead of the strategic benchmark and their respective FE Multi-Asset Benchmark Indices during the September quarter. This was despite a market-sell off, concerns around softening global growth, rising inflation and fears of a global financial contagion stemming from the worlds most indebted company, Evergrande Group based in China. Returns from […]
The recently released Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report made for sobering reading. Based on the most up to date, science-based understanding of the climate system and climate change, the report found that it “is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean and land. “ According to the report, human influence has […]
Lonsec’s complete suite of managed accounts is now available on Macquarie’s wrap platform with the addition of the new Sustainable portfolios. The Sustainable portfolios provide greater choice for clients seeking investment strategies that align with their personal values and demonstrate strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. Recognising the growing demand for responsible investment solutions, […]
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