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Dr Joanna Nash, Senior Quant Portfolio Manager and Head of Portfolio Management and Dr David Walsh, Head of Investments sat down with Quin Smith, Head of Distribution at FSG Group, to discuss why quantitative investing matters today. The conversation explored the role of AI in quant and what role quant equities can play alongside fundamentals active versus passive investing. This podcast is intend...

February’s reporting season delivered strong earnings against a backdrop of sharp volatility. David Wilson and Christian Guerra break down the sector‑by‑sector reactions and highlight where solid fundamentals and exaggerated price moves are creating opportunities for active investors. This episode is for Australian audiences only.  This material has been prepared and issued by First Sentier Invest...

Listen in as Breville CEO Jim Clayton joins First Sentier Investors’ Dawn Kanelleas for the full conversation. It’s much harder to innovate consistently than build one great idea, but some companies are up to the challenge. Breville CEO Jim Clayton tells First Sentier Investors’ Dawn Kanelleas why he left the fast-paced world of private equity, management consulting and South Korean conglomerates...

In this episode we explore RQI Investors latest research “Lessons from the Quant Winter” ,  a comprehensive report that examines the challenging period from 2018 to 2020 when quant strategies faced significant headwinds. We unpack the causes behind this underperformance, the impact on markets (especially in Australia and other developed economies), and the surprising rebound post-COVID.   Read the...

First Sentier Investors' David Wilson, Deputy Head of Australian Equities Growth and Christian Guerra, Head of Research Australian Equities Growth unpack August’s reporting season — the most volatile on record. From banks and insurers to industrials and hidden tech plays, they explore what moved the market and why volatility might be here to stay.  This episode is for Australian audiences only.  ...

It’s much harder to innovate consistently than build one great idea, but some companies are up to the challenge. Breville CEO Jim Clayton tells First Sentier Investors’ Dawn Kanelleas why he left the fast-paced world of private equity, management consulting and South Korean conglomerates to drive a little-known Australian company with a knack for innovation forward. This episode is for Australian...

Australia has fewer homes per adult than most of the developed world. First Sentier Investors Head of Global Property Securities Stephen Hayes is joined by Stockland Development CEO Andrew Whitson to unpack the challenges in meeting Australia’s growing housing demand – and where growth may emerge next. This episode is for Australian audiences only.   This material has been prepared and issued by F...

First Sentier Investors’ David Wilson and Christian Guerra unpack why 2025 has opened to one of the most volatile reporting seasons in years. Discussing healthcare, financials, consumer and industrial names, they share their take on some surprising market disappointments – and the stocks they are excited about as growth investors. This episode is for Australian audiences only. This material has be...

Interest rates, business confidence, valuations and the staying power of the consumer dominated conversations as corporate Australia tempered its growth promises heading into 2025. David Wilson and Christian Guerra join us from the First Sentier Investors Australian Equities Growth team to explore the encouraging indicators they believe show resilience in the underlying economy. They share perspec...