Editor's Thoughts.

Bond markets looking a little unnerving this Halloween? Anthea Gardner (Cartesian Capital) reminds us that rising yields don’t always tell the same story. Stronger growth and changing rate expectations are quite different from investors losing faith in a government’s finances. Before reacting to the headline, it pays to understand what’s underneath it.

It’s a great segway into today’s episode of The Art of Manager Fusion, where Nimisha Bhawan (Alexforbes) shares real life case studies to bring together the theory discussed in previous episodes. If multi-managed portfolios feel scary to you, catch this episode on manager blending: what different managers bring to the table, how they fit together and what the combination is meant to achieve. Because adding another manager should have a purpose, not just add another name to the portfolio.

And boo! Take a moment to lurk in the halls of the 2026 EBnet Evolutionaries Conference. We’re getting great feedback from those who have attended. And if you need to know who you’re gonna call … our speakers were purposefully chosen for their insights on industry conversations they’re actively involved in. Tomorrow morning at 9am, we have our final live event, this time with Discovery sharing their learnings on integrated advice and holistic benefits. Everyone’s talking about it, but how do you practically piece together advice and product design?

While you’re there, we’re certainly not shy on Halloween candy! Visit the exhibition hall and put yourself in the running to win some really great prizes. And finally, don’t forget to exercise your influence by voting for your favourite entry into this year’s EBnet Evolutionary Awards in each of the four categories: Best in Investments, Best in Employee Benefits, Best in Financial Planning and The Greatest Impact.

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