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Global Investment Committee’s outlook

SHARE THIS We expect poor 1Q24 returns for MSCI World after the 4Q23 surge, but a more positive trend for the rest of 2024. Regionally, we much prefer Japan in the year ahead. Our view on global bonds for USD-based investors is that they are preferred...

Multi-asset Monthly - August 2021

SHARE THIS Cross-asset pricing has recently been challenging our reflationary outlook. When we first discussed the prospects for reflation about a year ago, we identified a number of key factors.

Global Investment Committee’s Outlook: More “Stagflation-lite”, moderately positive on equities ex Europe, negative on global bonds

SHARE THIS “Stagflation-lite” coupled with a severe geopolitical crisis was much worse for equities than we expected, but most of the bad news is priced in, so the prospect for global economies and equities in aggregate should improve. While we expect...

Global Investment Committee’s 2022 Outlook: Continue risk-positive, especially for Japan

SHARE THIS The global economy should match the consensus for strong growth, thanks to vaccinations, continued fiscal stimulus, acceptable global geopolitical conditions, and continued low interest rates despite increasingly hawkish central banks. Such,...

Australian equity monthly - January 2021

SHARE THIS The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index returned 0.3% during the month. Australian equities outperformed most key offshore markets during the month as equity markets saw a pull-back late in the month. COVID-19 cases passed the 100 million mark...

Global Investment Committee review: scenarios for a less certain global outlook

SHARE THIS The Global Investment Committee (GIC) held an extraordinary session to review the macroeconomic and market impact of tariffs announced by the US on 2 April, as well as subsequent actions and market reactions. The GIC’s verdict is that while...

Global market and economic outlook 2025

SHARE THIS In 2025, US economic growth is expected to continue due to fiscal stimulus, despite above-target inflation. Meanwhile, the strong dollar could face disruptions, the Bank of Japan may keep raising interest rates and China is seen balancing...

Do hedge fund strategies have a place in KiwiSaver?

SHARE THIS The short answer is: it depends on the hedge fund you are looking at, and how they’re implemented to a wider KiwiSaver portfolio.

Multi-asset Monthly - September 2021

SHARE THIS As we contemplate a post-pandemic world, it is becoming more likely that things will not return to “normal” as we once knew it. While vaccines have been highly successful in preventing serious illness in those who are still contracting the...

Nikko CS Global High Yield Equity Fund Monthly Dividend Payment Type and Nikko Triple Fund (Property Bond Equity) Monthly Dividend Payment Type Win Lipper Award for Best Fund- 2014 Japan Lipper Fund Awards -

SHARE THIS Nikko CS Global High Yield Equity Fund Monthly Dividend Payment Type and Nikko Triple Fund (Property Bond Equity) Monthly Dividend Payment Type Win Lipper Award for Best Fund- 2014 Japan Lipper Fund Awards -

How to wean off a weak yen without fading Japan’s recovery

SHARE THIS The weak yen has played a key role in Japan’s economic recovery by boosting its corporate profits, gross national income and current account surplus. However, it may be time to consider ways Japan can retain its recovery without help from a...

Shift to secular growth could be a “real deal” moment for Japan equities

SHARE THIS The current rise in Japanese equities could have legs, setting it apart from other phases in the previous 30 years which often led to disappointment. Japan’s shift from cyclical to secular growth, highlighted by labour shortages fuelling a...

Australian equity monthly - October 2020

SHARE THIS The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index returned 1.9% during the month. Australian equities were supported by the release of the Federal Budget early in the month which saw increased spending and tax cuts to aid the economy as it recovers.

Global Investment Committee’s outlook: regime shift to a more volatile world

SHARE THIS With the US “exceptionalism” narrative fading, we see value in global diversification. We observe potential turning points in Europe and China equities that may serve as opportunities to diversify global portfolios. Volatile market...

Historic Quarterly Fund Updates - Retail Scheme

SHARE THIS Equities Nikko AM Core Equity Fund 2024 31 Mar 24 30 Jun 24 30 Sep 24 31 Dec 24 2023 31 Mar 23 30 Jun 23 30 Sep 23 31 Dec 23 2022 31 Mar 22 30 Jun 22 30 Sep 22 31 Dec 22 2021 31 Mar 21 30 Jun 21 30 Sep 21 31 Dec 21 Nikko AM Concentrated...

“Bold and fundamental changes” to Japan’s NISA a positive driver for Japanese equities

SHARE THIS Changes to Japan’s domestic tax-free savings scheme – the Nippon Individual Savings Account (NISA) –are expected to deliver an increased flow into mutual funds both international and domestic, and attract a younger generation of investors in...

The case for China bonds

SHARE THIS China’s bond market is exhibiting low correlation to other asset classes, displaying historically lower volatility, enjoying continued internationalisation of the renminbi and benefitting from the country being included in globally...