Madden & Assoc.

We are delighted to share that Madden was awarded PR Agency of the Year at last night's Financial Standard #MAXAwards! This remarkable #achievement would not have been possible without the incredible support and trust of our esteemed clients. Thank you for believing in us, nominating us, and #voting! We are truly grateful for your continued partnership and the opportunity to deliver outstanding #PublicRelations. Most importantly, thank you to our hardworking #team for all of your efforts! Cheers to a shared #success! #FinancialStandard #PRAgency #Award #Winners

Is #passive investing still a reliable strategy in this #evolving investment landscape? Though often viewed as benign, passive index investing can come with unintended consequences – having concentrated exposure to top #stocks, such as in the S&P 500, means #investors risk absorbing the full extent of the downside in times of market turbulence. As LGT Crestone Wealth Management Limited’s Head of Public Markets Todd Hoare outlines in The Australian Financial Review article, investors should consider the implications for their portfolios when blending passive and active strategies, and acknowledge that, just like returns, #investment styles are not persistent. Read more at the link below. #passiveinvesting #publicmarkets 

Amid global security concerns, investors are increasingly focused on #defence innovation and seeking exposure to key sectors driving the future of defence, including #artificialintelligence, drones, and #cybersecurity. To offer Australian investors access to sectors leading this transformation, Global X ETFs AU has launched its new #Defence Tech ETF (ASX: DTEC), which tracks the performance of defence technology sectors by focusing on innovations in #security, defence systems and hardware that enhances national safety. As Investment Strategist Billy Leung notes in this Money Management Australia article, “What is key here is that, unlike many civilian markets, defence revenues are closely tied to military needs. This gives the sector #resilience and makes DTEC as an attractive option for investors seeking #capitalgrowth.” Read more in the full article: https://bit.ly/3UrmA6X #DefenceETFs #MarketTrends #GlobalXETFs

Congratulations to Elemnta who were named one of AFR BOSS Most Innovative Companies in banking, superannuation, and financial services! This acknowledgement by The Australian Financial Review is a testament to Elemnta’s innovative and purpose-driven approach in addressing the fundamental data integration challenges in the wealth management industry. Madden is honoured to be supporting Elemnta on this journey as it joins Australia and New Zealand’s top innovators and seeks to revolutionise the financial service industry.

Over the past three months, the Madden & Assoc. team has been fully immersed in hosting international executive visits, attending industry events, and most importantly, celebrating our clients’ wins. By working as an integral extension of our clients’ teams, we take pride in sharing their victories as our own. Click the link below to discover some of the standout moments we've celebrated this quarter! Interested in learning how we can help elevate audience engagement, strengthen your brand’s reputation, and drive business growth? Get in touch with our Sales and Marketing Manager, Penne Madden today. https://bit.ly/3YaiDpq

In this ausbiz interview, Alvia Asset Partners’ Chris Scarpato, CFA highlights two stocks that fit the “Alvia-quality” bill – VeriSign and VEEM.   Chris explains to Juliette Saly that the current market's short-term impatience presents long-term #opportunities for Alvia, whose patient and often contrarian #investment strategy from the broader #market sentiment.   Watch the interview in full at the link below.   https://bit.ly/47S9jcN

In a recent ausbiz interview with Juliette Saly, Carl Tannenbaum from Northern Trust highlighted the widening interest rate gap between the US and Australia, impacting the #USdollar. He shared insights on the Federal Reserve's cautious optimism about #inflation, the surprising growth of the US #economy, and contrasting policies between the US and Australia.   Carl also addressed China’s stimulus effects on global markets, the dual nature of migration as a #laboursupply opportunity, and predicted ongoing high tariffs and #trade disruptions linked to the US #election.   Watch at the link below for more info! https://lnkd.in/ghfYr23h

Global X ETFs AU has launched Australia's first 'Growth at a Reasonable Price' ETF (ASX: GARP), blending value and #growth #investing for global #shares. It tracks an index of around 250 companies, including #Tesla, #Apple, and #Nvidia.    Marc Jocum, Global X's product and investment strategist, said, “our GARP strategy is particularly timely as it aligns with the growing trend of investors seeking diversified global portfolios amidst local market volatility.” The launch of GARP comes as factor-based ETFs grow in popularity among Australian #investors. Currently, these strategies manage around $28 billion across 65 locally listed funds, accounting for 13% of the total ETF market.   Thanks Jessica P. from InvestorDaily for covering! https://lnkd.in/gr5Pb2M4

Recent statistics show that only 22% of #advisers in #Australia are #women.   This underrepresentation is evident in the #media, too. According to the 2023 Women in Media Gender Scorecard, men overwhelmingly dominate as byline authors, spokesperson sources, and expert voices in finance.   As media professionals, we have an opportunity to help shift the narrative around female representation in the financial services sector. This week, we hosted a bespoke #mediacoaching session with our partner, Evalesco Financial Services. With women making up 50% of their #adviser team, Evalesco is a standout in the advisory space. We share their vision focused on amplifying women's presence and ensuring female-led insights are properly represented in the media.    For more information about our industry-leading workshops, contact our Sales and Marketing Director, Penne Madden. Thanks for joining us!! Ashleigh Steeles Melody Edwards Virginia Schreiber Belinda Marley-Wallace Kate Buhagiar Jeff Thurecht

Global X ETFs AU has surpassed $8 billion in #AUM, five months after reaching $7 billion, with $1.1 billion in #netcashflows for the calendar year. The firm aims to reach $10 billion in AUM by the end of 2025 and is on track to achieve this goal, Manny Damianakis told Jessica P. in this InvestorDaily article. According to Manny, key growth drivers include the FANG ETF, along with #strongperformances in gold, US treasuries, and #defensiveassets. Congratulations to the entire Global X ETFs AU team on this milestone! https://bit.ly/3MYCEc0 #ETF #growth #investing