Global risk assets largely consolidated over the past week as investors balanced optimism around global growth and AI-driven earnings momentum (in the US at least) against renewed geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and a firmer interest rate outlook (US Fed).

Recent market cycles have challenged one of the most relied-upon assumptions in portfolio construction: that bonds will always provide meaningful protection when equities fall. Scott Rundell, CIO at Mutual Limited, explores why traditional defensive allocations may need a rethink in today’s uncertain market environment. Originally presented at Entireti’s Online Series, you can now view the video on demand (watch: 45 mins). CPD points are available for viewing the webinar on-d

The dominant market narrative over the past week was still the tension between geopolitical de-escalation hopes and inflation persistence risks. Markets have increasingly traded on the assumption that the worst-case Middle East energy shock may be behind us, but investors remain highly sensitive to oil prices, inflation expectations and the implications for central bank policy.

We view private credit as a potentially valuable component of a diversified portfolio for investors seeking income and long-term capital appreciation. However, it is not a substitute for liquidity, nor is it risk-free. While the asset class can offer attractive income and portfolio diversification benefits, investors need to tread warily given broader risk dynamics and to fully understand said risks vs return prospects. Recent developments have brought private credit back i

With geopolitical tensions rising and oil prices moving higher, investors are once again navigating a more uncertain market environment. Despite recent volatility, the Australian credit market continues to function normally, with investors taking a more cautious approach amid ongoing uncertainty.

It is understandable that households with a mortgage would feel frustrated to see interest rates move higher just as inflation appeared to be easing. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) recent decision to lift rates surprised some observers. From the RBA’s perspective, and for many market watchers, the logic is straightforward. Understanding that logic helps investors frame how portfolios should be positioned from here. Importantly, while higher rates pressure borrowers, th