SIAA Monthly – March 2024

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FEATURE ARTICLES

• •  Navigating the challenges of global markets moving to T +1: How a strategic approach can help market participants 
    The imminent shift in settlement cycles by major North American markets from T+2 to T+1, scheduled for 28 May this year, is causing widespread concerns among Australian brokers and market participants.
  • Harnessing opportunities in high-quality fixed income through a low cost vehicle
    Opportunities abound for fixed income, but volatility persists.
  • The good, the bad and the ugly this Reporting Season
    Reporting season came and went for February 2024 with some key themes, trends and surprising results that caused mixed reactions among brokers and investors for the first half of FY24. Across the board, there were more broker downgrades of companies than upgrades as less than half of Aussie listed companies that reported beat expectations.
  • Internationalisation of market businesses in Australia
    The growing demand from Australian clients for investment advisers to extend their services beyond domestic equity holdings to include international equities poses significant implications for businesses in the financial sector. Here’s a closer look at what this means for your firm and how you can adapt to meet these evolving needs.