Recent articles
Economic and market update
5 min read
Which key events have been driving markets? Read this article by Senior Economist Bob Cunneen to find out.
The right investment model for civil society organisations
March 2026, 7 min watch
Shortening the distance between civil society organisations and an “outsourced CIO”, can unlock professional stewardship of capital for not-for-profit institutions, and endowments.
The Middle East erupts again: Market reactions, economic consequences, and portfolio implications
March 2026, 5 min read
Recent events in the Middle East have created short term financial market volatility, but early reactions don’t always reflect longer term outcomes.
MLC Multi-Manager quarterly update – Period ending 31 December 2025
February 2026, 48 min watch
Watch on as Chief Investment Officer, Dan Farmer, and Head of Real Return and Managed Accounts, Ben McCaw, provide an update on asset allocation, macroeconomic trends, and future potential scenarios for the MLC Multi-Manager funds.
2025 calendar year in review
January 2026, 10 min read
MLC Asset Management's Senior Economist Bob Cunneen provides a review of investment markets over the 2025 calendar year.
Markets look to end the year with momentum, but risks remain balanced
5 min read
After a year dominated by political noise, inflation surprises and shifting central bank signals, global markets are closing out 2025 on a strong note.
Ripe for exits: how MLC is seizing the moment in private equity
December 2025, 13 min watch
Private equity offers access to earlier stages of the growth curve, says Rachael Lockyer of MLC Asset Management, especially as public valuations rise.
Hard to ignore: MLC on the huge opportunity set in private equity right now
December 2025, 19 min watch
Rachael Lockyer, Head of Australia PE and Portfolio Manager recently sat down with Tom Stelzer from Livewire Markets. The intergenerational wealth divide is one of a number of shifts driving opportunities in the private equity sector.
Change of Auditor – Managed Investment Schemes
December 2025, 1 min read
Subject to the receipt of ASIC approval, it is intended that KPMG (ABN 51 194 660 183) will resign as auditor of the financial statements and compliance plans for all the managed investment schemes for which MLC Investments Limited or IOOF Investment Services Ltd acts as responsible entity or trustee.
Finding opportunities beyond the United States
November 2025, 8 min read
Dan Farmer, Chief Investment Officer
While the US remains a compelling destination for client capital, we are increasingly identifying attractive opportunities elsewhere, particularly in emerging markets.
House of cards
November 2025 9 min read
In September, Jennifer Lam, Antares’ Building Materials and Packaging Analyst and Deputy Portfolio Manager for the Dividend Builder and Broadcap portfolios, embarked on a two-week fact-finding trip to deepen industry insights and strengthen portfolio strategies.
Managed accounts explained - what investors need to know
October 2025 17 min watch
Anthony Golowenko, Senior Portfolio Manager, recently joined Anna Dadic of Livewire Markets to reflect on five years of MLC’s Managed Account strategies - navigating COVID, inflation, rate hikes and now the early signs of easing.
Q&A with Rachael Lockyer – 2025 Investment Leaders Forum
October 2025 5 min watch
Head of Australia PE and Portfolio Manager, Rachael Lockyer, joined The Inside Network for a quick Q&A during the 2025 Investment Leaders Forum in New Zealand.
Mercantilism with American characteristics
September 2025, 12 min read
The US appears to have turned away from its historic model of freewheeling capitalism as the Trump administration prioritises reindustrialisation.
Insurance Linked Securities:Why the asset class warrants an allocation in institutional portfolios
September 2025, 48 min watch
Gareth Abley, Head of Alternatives, joined the Global Investment Institute to explore why Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) are structurally compelling in today’s market.
What did we learn on our recent US & EU trip?
July 2025, 8 min read
The Antares Equities Team recently travelled across five US states and two European countries, meeting with over 45 companies and market participants across a range of industries. From these conversations, several key themes emerged that offer valuable perspective on the current state of global markets.
China consumer field trip summary: implications for Australian stocks
July 2025, 10 min read
The consumer sector was the focus of a recent visit to China — from wine and infant milk formula to international education and electric vehicles. We explore what this means for Australian portfolios.
2025 financial year in review
10 min read
MLC Asset Management's Senior Economist Bob Cunneen provides a review of investment markets over the 2025 financial year.
The uranium opportunity: a structural re-rate in motion
July 2025, 7 min read
In this article, Antares Equities’ Hutch Ozdil argues that uranium is an essential pillar of the global energy transition and a misunderstood opportunity. He also outlines which ASX-listed company is his preferred exposure.
Investing in insurance-linked securities: Navigating the nuances
June 2025, 13 min read
The design and implementation of an insurance-linked securities (ILS) strategy can make a huge difference to both returns and whether you stay invested in the asset class.
Australia’s central bank finally confronts reality
May 2025, 6 min read
MLC Asset Management’s Senior Economist Bob Cunneen discusses how the RBA has finally become realistic on the need for lower interest rates.
MLC Managed Account Strategies quarterly update – Period ending 31 March 2025
May 2025, 40 min watch
Watch on as Senior Portfolio Manager, Anthony Golowenko, and Head of Investment Consulting, Brent Bevan, share valuable insights and updates on MLC Managed Account Strategies.
Q&A with David Chan - 2025 Equities & Growth Symposium
May 2025, 6 min watch
Portfolio Manager David Chan joined The Inside Network for a quick Q&A during the 2025 Equities & Growth Symposium. Watch the video now as David shares his insights on the opportunities in private markets and more.
What Caesar and Augustus might teach us about the US today
April 2025, 11 min read
This article compares the Roman Republic and its eventual demise (as the Roman Empire) to the new Trump regime. It highlights the relevance to investment markets today, especially post Liberation Day tariffs and questions if risk is being mispriced.
Sourcing uncorrelated returns from insurance linked securities
April 2025, 10 min read
Insurance linked securities can provide the trifecta of attractive liquidity, uncorrelated return drivers, and potentially attractive returns.
The rise and rise of SMAs
April 2025, 9 min read
Separately Managed Accounts have emerged as a significant financial innovation, offering numerous advantages for both advisers and investors.
The investment technology offering greater flexibility and efficiency
March 2025, 8 min read
Anthony Golowenko explains the increasing popularity of separately managed accounts to Livewire Markets.
Tariffs, Trump and the passionate intensity of...
March 2025, 8 min read
MLC Asset Management’s Senior Economist Bob Cunneen discusses how global share prices have been shaken this year by President Trump’s policy agenda in his “second coming” to the White House.
Introducing Antares Fixed Income to the MLC Multi-Series suite
February 2025, 16 min watch
Mark Kiely, Head of Antares Fixed Income, recently joined Osvaldo Acosta, Head of Fixed Interest Assets at MLC, to talk about the inclusion of Antares Fixed Income to the manager lineup for the MLC Multi-Series suite of funds. Watch their conversation.
MLC Multi-Manager quarterly update – Period ending 31 December 2024
February 2025, 50 min watch
Watch on as Dan Farmer, CIO of MLC Asset Management, and Osvaldo Acosta, Head of Fixed Interest Assets, offer their expert insights on asset allocation, macroeconomic trends, and potential future scenarios. Additionally, hear them discuss the inclusion of Antares Fixed Income in our portfolio of managers.
More articles
Specialist managers are difference-makers in private equity
November 2024, 8 min read
In the private equity space, specialist managers with deep expertise in specific industries have tended to outperform their generalist counterparts over lengthy time periods.
Nick Pashias on Livewire’s “A view from the top”
November 2024, 14 min watch
Antares Equities is celebrating 30 years and Head of Equities, Nick Pashias, has been there for 25 of them. Nick joined Chris Conway from Livewire Markets to discuss his learnings from different market cycles, and how the passion and curiosity of the Antares Equities team has seen the fund manager endure.
David Chan on private equity insights and strategies
November 2024, 7 min watch
Hear from Portfolio Manager David Chan as he discusses how interest rates affect portfolio construction, shares risk management strategies to protect capital, and offers advice for those considering private equity investments.
Australia’s lower inflation is yet to convince the Reserve Bank of Australia
October 2024, 5 min read
Australia’s inflation has declined and is finally within the RBA’s 2% to 3% target band. However, the RBA is concerned that inflation is set to rise again next year. Given the more likely prospect is for a subdued Australian economy with consumers still struggling in 2025, the threat of rising inflation appears overstated.
Small caps and big rewards
August 2024, 9 min read
The Fairview Equity Partners team unpack three powerful arguments for small companies investing.
Australia’s sticky inflation problem
July 2024, 7 min read
Australia’s inflation remains high, but does this justify another rise in interest rates? In this client-friendly article, MLC's Senior Economist Bob Cunneen explains the cause for Australia’s sticky inflation and why he believes another RBA interest rate rise would be a mistake that could risk a recession.
Deciphering private equity secondaries
June 2024, 7 min read
With a secondary investment, an investor is effectively purchasing a primary fund investment from another party during the life of that particular investment.
Private equity investing: is it worth a look?
April 2024, 7 min read
Private equity offers the potential for strong returns over time driven by specialist managers.
In a fast-changing world, mid-sized companies are a go-to for PE investing
April 2024, 6 min read
There are multiple reasons why we think mid-size companies are attractive, from our perspective as private equity investors.
Three steps to successfully implementing managed accounts
May 2023, 4 min read
On the road to successfully implementing managed accounts, advice practices may experience speedbumps, roadblocks and detours.
Four roadblocks to onboarding managed account clients … and ways to get around them
May 2023, 4 min read
Clients are at the centre of everything an advice practice does, which is why a successful managed account implementation relies on bringing them along the journey from the start. Here are four steps top firms follow to make the onboarding process as smooth as possible.
How to use the 5-10-15 rule to successfully filter companies
February 2022, 6 min read
Intermede Investment Partners Limited, CEO, Barry Dargan talks to Livewire Markets about the 5-10-15 rule when investing and the ‘network affects’ that set big tech companies apart.
Finding inflation-beating companies is about more than just pricing power
February 2022, 6 min read
Intermede Investment Partners Limited, CEO, Barry Dargan explains to Livewire Markets that pricing power isn’t the only inflation-beating attribute he looks for when investing.
