InvestNow News – 11th February – Devon – Rewarding the value hunters


InvestNow News – 11th February – Devon – Rewarding the value hunters

Article written by Devon – 2022

This month’s interest piece has been written by Devon’s Head of Retail, Greg Smith.

It has been one of the most volatile starts to a year on record, with the catalyst for investor angst not having been Omicron, but instead fears over rising interest rates, and the knock-on impact to economic growth. This has given rise to some concerns over […]

By |2022-02-11T08:41:27+13:00February 11th, 2022|Fund Manager News|0 Comments

InvestNow News – 11th February – Pie Funds – CIO Report: Volatility creates more opportunities


InvestNow News – 11th February – Pie Funds – CIO Report: Volatility creates more opportunities

Article written by Mark Devcich, Pie Funds – 28th January 2022

Chief Investment Officer Mark Devcich on the latest market conditions.

January was one of the more difficult months as the thematics that persisted at the end of last year became exacerbated, and there were few places to hide.

Investors sold off stocks, especially faster-growing technology companies, as concerns about central bank liquidity withdrawals and increasing interest rates impacted valuations.

There was […]

By |2022-02-11T07:59:24+13:00February 11th, 2022|Fund Manager News|0 Comments

InvestNow News – 4th February – Harbour Asset Management – Social Spotlight III: Modern Slavery


InvestNow News – 4th February – Harbour Asset Management – Social Spotlight III: Modern Slavery

Article written by Jorge Waayman, Harbour Asset Management – 2nd February 2022

The Harbour Social Spotlight is a three-part series summarising our recent research project into ESG-related issues. (Part 1Part 2)

  • Modern slavery is a key social issue still occurring today and is a core aspect to be addressed as part of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals
  • In our final article following our research project on social […]
By |2022-02-04T08:57:50+13:00February 4th, 2022|Fund Manager News|0 Comments

InvestNow News – 4th February – Harbour Asset Management – Uncertainty around hawkish central banks has led to volatility


InvestNow News – 4th February – Harbour Asset Management – Uncertainty around hawkish central banks has led to volatility

Article written by Harbour Team, Harbour Asset Management – 1st February 2022

  • Global equity markets were strong in 2021 benefiting from accommodative central banks and record earnings growth to spur on returns
  • Loose monetary and fiscal policy, implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to an increase in inflation, which central banks now need to combat
  • Uncertainty around the exact extent of future […]
By |2022-02-04T08:23:03+13:00February 4th, 2022|Fund Manager News|0 Comments

InvestNow News – 28th January – ANZ Investments – Market Flash: Equity markets start the year lower on inflation and geopolitical concerns


InvestNow News – 28th January – ANZ Investments – Market Flash: Equity markets start the year lower on inflation and geopolitical concerns

Article written by ANZ Investments – 25th January 2022

As you may have seen or read, equity markets have started 2022 on the back foot. The weakness comes as inflation in many parts of the world remains at decade-highs, which has seen investors prepare for higher interest rates – a scenario where equities can underperform. Furthermore, geopolitical tensions in Europe have exacerbated the […]

By |2022-01-28T09:12:29+13:00January 28th, 2022|Fund Manager News|0 Comments

InvestNow News – 28th January – Pie Funds – A Message from Mike: Planning for 2022


InvestNow News – 28th January – Pie Funds – A Message from Mike: Planning for 2022

Article written by Mike Taylor, Pie Funds – 13th January 2022

This month CEO and Founder Mike Taylor discusses Pie’s plan for the year ahead.

Welcome back! After another year suffering multiple lockdowns it was great to have some freedom and enjoy some fantastic summer weather. Two of Pie’s international employees contracted Covid-19 (Omicron variant) over the break, but I’m pleased to say both have recovered after having just mild […]

By |2022-01-27T14:36:48+13:00January 28th, 2022|Fund Manager News|0 Comments

InvestNow News – 17th December – Harbour Asset Management – Top 10 risks (and opportunities) for 2022


InvestNow News – 17th December – Harbour Asset Management – Top 10 risks (and opportunities) for 2022

Article written by Hamish Pepper, Chris Di Leva, Harbour Asset Management – 17th December 2021

Looking back on 2021 it is interesting to ponder how it will go down in history. Could it be seen as the year that inflation had a momentary resurgence before fading back into the background, or the year that entered us into a new normal? Could it be seen as the year that […]

By |2021-12-17T10:20:18+13:00December 17th, 2021|Fund Manager News|0 Comments

InvestNow News – 10th December – Pie Funds – CIO Report: Inflation and Covid-19 concerns take effect


InvestNow News – 10th December – Pie Funds – CIO Report: Inflation and Covid-19 concerns take effect

Article written by Mark Devcich, Pie Funds – 8th December 2021

Chief Investment Officer Mark Devcich on the latest market conditions.

November was on track to be another good month, continuing the strong momentum from October until the last week of the month.

Global markets took a fall initially on concerns around heightened inflation and the news of the newest Covid-19 strain, Omicron.

The virus mutates
Touching on Omicron first, we […]

By |2021-12-10T11:38:03+13:00December 10th, 2021|Fund Manager News|0 Comments

InvestNow News – 10th December – Devon – Navigating familiar themes


InvestNow News – 10th December – Devon – Navigating familiar themes

Article written by Greg Smith, Head of Retail, Devon – 2021

This month’s interest piece has been written by Devon’s Head of Retail, Greg Smith.

As we enter December and the final stanza of 2021, the year will be remembered as anything but dull.  Markets have generally coped with a number of bolts from the blue, as economies have continued to rebound from the pandemic against the […]

By |2021-12-16T17:59:04+13:00December 10th, 2021|Fund Manager News|0 Comments