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Stay “in the know” with BlackRock and earn CE credit! Join us on Thursday, May 30 for our In the Know virtual event where BlackRock’s top thought leaders discuss their perspectives on a complex economic environment, with a focus on investing in current market conditions. You can register for the event here-> https://lnkd.in/gFzbdqTA. #financialadvisors For Professional Investors Only

Tune into the latest Money Management Australia Relative Returns episode where host Laura Dew speaks with Phillip Hudak, CFA, co-portfolio manager of the Australian Small Companies Fund at Maple-Brown Abbott. Find out what makes Australian small caps an attractive asset class and how the current market environment presents a “compelling opportunity” reminiscent of the post-Global Financial Crisis period. #smallcaps #marketoutlook #GFC #Australianequities

In advance of next week's event I wanted to share the comprehensive assessment of current relations between companies and investors ‘Shaping Tomorrow’s Dialogues: Bridging Gaps Between Companies and Investors' which The Investor Forum CIC and The Investor Relations Society recently partnered on. Our research delves into the pivotal question: How do we cultivate a seamless information ecosystem that meets the evolving needs of investors and corporates alike? To read the full detail https://bit.ly/3QMGKX6 Join the conversation with Douglas Radcliffe Lloyds Banking Group, Michael Stiasny M&G plc Andy Griffiths The Investor Forum CIC Laura Hayter The Investor Relations Society and other IR professionals and investors as we explore strategies for promoting transparency, trust, and informed decision-making in investor relations. Hope to see you there. Register here: https://bit.ly/4dewqk5 #InvestorRelations #Transparency #Trust #Bridginggaps #investorsandcompanies

Will private markets continue to outperform public markets in the long run? Jeffrey Diehl, Managing Partner & Head of Investments, shared his insight during the “Trends Shaping Private Markets in 2024” webinar, programmed by Economist Impact and supported by Adams Street Partners. Watch the full webinar: https://lnkd.in/d7tYnBnC #EconPrivateMarkets #FinanceTrends #PrivateMarkets

WEBINAR RECORDING: If you weren't able to join the webinar we gave to my clients recently, you can watch the recording here. Take a look to learn more about our approach to investing in high quality global businesses and why the companies within this elite group possess the "Power" to consistently compound their value for shareholders.

Robert Rich CFP® has recently featured in an article published by Financial Standard where they discussed fixed interest investments, and how times have changed with bonds looking more attractive. "The primary goal of fixed income has been to de-risk a client's portfolio, or capital preservation. They are also helpful for clients looking for a diverse set of income sources to their portfolio in combination with rental income, dividends and bank interest". You can read the full article here -

Take a look at our collection of insights for investors in alternatives, plus more short and longer reads you might've missed. Advisers: https://bit.ly/3SRZLbD Institutional: https://bit.ly/3ACM5uE

In case you missed it, watch our team of experts David Shapiro, Chief Global Equity Strategist, Jonathan Wernick, Global Equity Analyst and Nicholas Dakin, Portfolio Manager as they hosted an insightful webinar on ‘Financial Markets & The Case for Investing in Quality’. Click here to watch https://lnkd.in/dcBBAQTZ #SasfinWealth #Investment #Markets #Global #Economic #Webinar

Has the time come for bonds to finally have their moment?   Financial Standard recently published a feature on fixed income’s time to shine, with contributions from our Head of Sales, Jenna Labib.   “Stocks require a higher additional return to compensate investors relative to bonds because they come with higher risk. In the US, the premium has fallen to its lowest level since the 2000s, and we are seeing strong demand for bonds from clients seeking to diversify away from equities.”    Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/fK2HcTg #fixedincome #bonds #investmentgrade

6 Degrees Wealth's CIO, Victoria Greene, CFA, joined CNBC's Worldwide Exchange this morning to discuss this one questions: is the current pace of the markets sustainable? With the word of the segment being 'whipsaw', will this year bring more volatility? Watch the full segment below! #markets #wealthmanagement #finance #PartneredIndependence