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Non-banks in Australia and New Zealand have enjoyed record growth over the past decade, but can this success be sustained under new market conditions? Perpetual and the Australian Securitisation Forum have collaborated to look at the reasons for the growth of non-banks as well as the sector’s opportunities and challenges for future growth.
A challenging macroeconomic backdrop of rising inflation and interest rates has tested investor patience over 2022 and global recession fears have done little to help. This paper discusses developments with Perpetual's long-short funds and thoughts on the past reporting season.
The Perpetual Ethical SRI Fund, one of Australia’s first ESG funds, celebrated its 20th birthday last month. To celebrate, we take a look back at some of the Fund’s highlights, the process and performance.
The March quarter 2022 saw financial assets face renewed challenges, as China grapples with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and conflict in the far east of Europe sees disruption and geopolitical tension rise.
Australia’s electricity system is undergoing unprecedented change arising from the proliferation of renewable energy generation, but our existing energy system is not designed to cope with such rapid transition.
(Written prior to the US election) Perpetual’s Multi Asset team share their perspectives on the most recent developments of the continuously-evolving Coronavirus situation and the related implications on financial markets, the global economy and policy responses.
In any year since 1875, if you'd invested in the ASX, turned away and come back eight years later, your average return would be 120% with no negative periods. It's just one of the must-have stats that all investors should know.
Labor has caved to pressure on key parts of the Division 296 tax, though also added some important nuances. Here are six experts’ views on the changes and what they mean for you.
You can’t freely withdraw your super before 65. You need to meet certain legal conditions tied to your age, whether you’ve retired, or if you're using a transition to retirement option.
Navigating retirement concessions is unnecessarily complex. This outlines a new project to help older Australians find what they’re entitled to - quickly, clearly, and with less stress.
Market shocks and rallies test every investor’s resolve. This explores practical strategies to stay grounded - resisting panic in downturns and FOMO in booms - while focusing on long-term returns.
Bonds have had a tough few years and many investors are turning to other assets to diversify their portfolios. However, bonds can still play a valuable role as a source of income and risk mitigation.
The NSW government is cutting the use of consultants. Universities have also been criticized for relying on consultants as cover for restructuring plans. But are consultants really the problem they're made out to be?