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Australia is simultaneously one of the world's largest energy exporters and one of its most fuel import-dependent developed economies. In 2026, that paradox has become a crisis. Dr Erin Kuo-Sutherland (Chief Sustainability Officer) explains why.

In this in‑depth video interview with The Inside Network, Dion Hershan, Executive Chairman and Head of Australian Equities, challenges some of the most entrenched assumptions in Australian equity investing.

It’s been a big couple of months in markets, with the conflict in Iran continuing to dominate headlines and drive volatility. For Australian private credit investors, however, large exposures to real estate lending could mean the worst is yet to come. Phil Strano (Head of Australian Credit Research) explains why.

Small companies are exciting for several reasons that appeal to human nature - they're often innovative, riskier, and have the ability to become the Next Big Thing. But that gloss can quickly rub off when the lack of coverage and the enormous number of stocks out there are enough for any investor to lose steam.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the idea of a ‘just’ transition, shifting the focus to productivity, power and social licence in the digital economy. In this note, Dr Erin Kuo-Sutherland (Chief Sustainability Officer) examines the emerging ESG risks and opportunities investors face as AI adoption accelerates.

In this presentation at the recent Advisers Big Day Out, Dion Hershan (Head of Australian Equities) explains why the dominance of the ASX 20 is creating both risks and opportunities, and details how investors can position for the next phase of growth.

In this latest market update, Tim Toohey (Head of Macro and Strategy) looks at the three things that have been historically identified as useful predictors of recession: (i) oil price spikes, (ii) confidence shocks, and (iii) excessive tightening of financial conditions.

Geopolitical shocks and a sharp repricing of rates have driven bond yields materially higher. While volatility has increased, Phil Strano (Head of Australian Credit Research) believes resilient credit markets and elevated income levels are creating compelling opportunities for active investors to lock in favourable income and using duration strategies to protect portfolios.

Geopolitical tension, stubborn inflation and volatile energy markets are once again testing investor confidence. This is especially the case across small and micro‑cap equities.

Choosing to tighten into large and persistent exogenous economic shocks could well prove to be one of the biggest policy errors the RBA has made in the inflation targeting era. Tim Toohey, Head of Macro and Strategy, explains why.

The distinction between noise and opportunity has shaped Dion Hershan’s approach through multiple market cycles, from the tech wreck to the global financial crisis. Reflecting on these periods of extreme volatility, investor decision making during such periods frequently matter more than those made in calmer waters.

Roy Keenan sits down with Livewire Markets to break down the risks, opportunities and mispriced assumptions shaping credit markets in 2026 — from the RBA and global capital flows to private credit and major bank Tier 2s.
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