2021 calendar year in review
January 2022, 
8 min read
While 2021 was a year where the global economy continued to recover it is still being challenged by COVID-19 risks. MLC's Senior Economist Bob Cunneen provides a review of what happened in investment markets over the year.
CIO market insights
December 2021, 12 min read
Regardless of the evolution of the latest COVID-19 mutation, the inflation and interest rate outlook will continue to occupy a lot of investor attention.
Chart of the week
2 min read
Check out our economist Bob Cunneen’s unique and speedy take on what’s happening in markets.
The lowdown on private equity
November 2021, 12 min read
This article aims to demystify private equity, an asset class of growing interest to investors seeking meaningful returns along with different characteristics to shares and bonds.
Economic and market update
4 min watch
Which key events have been driving markets? Watch this video with Senior Economist Bob Cunneen to find out.
Our climate change sweet spot
September 2021, 5 min read
Antares Equities Head of Equities and Portfolio Manager Dr Nick Pashias argues that Australian-made “green steel” could become a global industry leader.
CIO market insights
September 2021, 13 min read
There’s a possibility of a swing towards more interventionist government policies, down the track, with potentially important investment implications.
Where income-hungry investors can access quality cash flows
September 2021, 10 min read
Portfolio Manager Anthony Golowenko speaks to Livewire Markets about why investments keeping pace with the inflationary environment can represent attractive yield for investors seeking income and dividends in a diversified portfolio.
3 risks and 3 opportunities that MLC has identified within the market
September 2021, 10 min read
Nosebleed market valuations are starting to price in a choppier recovery than was initially expected – courtesy of COVID’s Delta wave – but stock prices remain a key risk, says Portfolio Manager Anthony Golowenko. In this video, he details three key areas many investors have overlooked.
The asset classes to avoid as markets bubble away
September 2021, 10 min read
At a time when markets continue to reach new highs, while bond markets continue to cascade lower, Portfolio Manager Anthony Golowenko shares with Livewire Markets why he believes "something's got to give".
The best time to prepare for bumps in portfolio returns is right now
September 2021, 5 min read
Speaking to Professional Planner Portfolio Manager Anthony Golowenko and MLC Advice Financial Adviser Trevor McGowan share their insights into navigating clients and their investments through market volatility.
Squaring up - the Afterpay merger
August 2021, 15 min read
Antares Equities Dr John Guadagnuolo and Winston Chong argue that the recently announced Afterpay/Square merger could potentially reshape the Australian financial services landscape.
Why we are short / underweight iron ore
August 2021, 4 min read
Dr Nick Pashias is Co-Head of Equities and Portfolio Manager at Antares Equities. Nick has research responsibility for the Resources Sector and in this article discusses why Antares managed portfolios are underweight iron ore.
CIO update - is rise in US inflation temporary or sticky?
July 2021, 9 min read
Our 'participate and protect' strategies can be thought of as multi-eventuality strategies as they are prepared for multiple conditions and circumstances.
A protective playbook for a crisis unlike any other
July 2021, 10 min read
CIO Jonathan Armitage talks to Livewire Markets about market volatility, inflation and what could happen when the Federal Reserve starts to taper its bond purchases.
2020-21 financial year in review
July 2021, 22 min read
2020-21 was a remarkable year of economic and market recovery, but COVID-19 risks remain. MLC's Portfolio Specialist John Owen provides a review of what happened in investment markets over the financial year.
Growth and Value investing not always at loggerheads
June 2021, 8 min read
Growth and Value investing are not permanently at loggerheads. Periods of simultaneously positive performance for Growth and Value stocks are not that rare.
We're now part of IOOF
May 2021, 4 min read
While it's a big change for us, for our clients it's business as usual.
MLC Asset Management bolsters Private Equity team
May 2021, 2 min read
Newly appointed Co-Head to drive MLC Private Equity growth agenda.
MLC IncomeBuilder – the improving outlook for dividends
April 2021, 8 min read
While the economic recovery means the outlook for corporate earnings has improved, many Australian companies continue to act with caution for their dividend payments.
Infographic – the economy and markets in 2020-21
February 2021, 4 min read
Key stats and facts focusing on the effects of COVID.
CIO update - the US election
January 2021, 11 min read
President Biden is likely to usher in higher economic growth, which could stir inflation, but potentially benefit value stocks.
Private equity through thick and thin
September 2020, 15 min read
Private equity funds, specifically “buyout” PE funds that raised capital on the heels of the dot com bust and the GFC, outperformed listed share markets.
2020 calendar year in review
January 2021, 23 min read
2020 was a year that challenged us all but ended with hope. MLC’s Portfolio Specialist John Owen provides a review of what happened in investment markets over the year.
