Investors deserve genuinely independent advice – and the better outcomes that come with it. That’s why we have pioneered a distinctively different approach to wealth management.
Structuring + Tax
You’ve worked hard to build your wealth, so it’s important to optimise every aspect of the way it is structured.
Once we understand your requirements and priorities, we can develop a comprehensive strategy covering investment structures, tax and gearing opportunities, succession planning and estate planning.
Investment Strategy
Why be tied to a limited view of your investment opportunities?
As a genuinely independent wealth management firm, we’ll explore every possible opportunity – domestic and global – to grow and protect your wealth.
Expect always-on, active management with Koda – we continually monitor, review and adjust your portfolio to suit your circumstances and market dynamics, and give you peace of mind.
Family Leadership
We keep families united and ensure their legacy is protected for generations to come.
Family wealth can raise complex and sensitive questions. Addressing those upfront can avoid future disputes, and we’ll work closely with your family to embrace common values and goals in a tailored strategy.
We specialise in conflict-free succession planning and estate planning, establishing philanthropic governance, and the seamless transfer and preservation of wealth.
Philanthropy + Social Capital
We are a purpose-led partner.
With our knowledge and networks, we can help you make the best use of your valuable financial resources, so you can make a positive social impact well into the future.
Koda provides independent advice to individuals and families who are passionate about supporting specific causes, as well as charitable foundations. This includes best practice governance, as well as impact investment opportunities which can generate measurable social, environmental and financial returns.
Koda Wins ‘Best for Sustainability’ in Prestigious Euromoney Awards
22 Mar 2024
In the recently released Euromoney 2024 Private Banking Awards, Koda Capital was named ‘Best for Sustainability’. This is the second year in a row that Koda has won this award, and this recognition reflects the investment Koda has made in its capability and offering in this space. The Private Banking Awards for 2024 have been...
Koda’s ‘Pathway to Partnership’ Built to Retain Talent
09 Jan 2024
The greatest risk for advice practices bringing on Professional Year advisers is making an investment in non-revenue generating employees who then become attractive to recruiters for other firms once they finish their training commitments. But one of the country’s leading wealth firms, Koda Capital, believes it has found a way to create an attractive career...
Rising Tide: How Non-Profit Philanthropic Investors Approach Responsible Investing
30 Apr 2024
Over the past decade, purpose-driven investors have increasingly embraced the concept and practice of responsible investing. Today, many view investment capital through the prism of its real-world impact. Some go further and deploy capital with the deliberate intention of generating additional positive impact for their organisation, society and the environment. In late 2023, Koda’s Philanthropy & Social...
Do Valuations Matter?
13 Mar 2024
In an investment landscape where traditional valuation metrics are constantly challenged, investors are increasingly asking: do valuations still matter in today’s market? The old principle of mean reversion appears to contradict the phenomenon that expensive assets can climb even higher and seemingly cheap investments can become value traps. The paper discusses the relationship between valuations...
Ep 170:
Elizabeth Burton – Building a diversified portfolio
15 May 2024 | 39:37 mins
In this episode of Inside the Rope, David is joined by Elizabeth Burton, a Managing Director and client investment strategist at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Based in New York, Elizabeth shares her extensive background in finance, transitioning from a Chief Investment Officer for the state of Hawaii to her current role at Goldman Sachs. She...
In this episode of Inside the Rope, David is joined by Elizabeth Burton, a Managing Director and client investment strategist at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Based in New York, Elizabeth shares her extensive background in finance, transitioning from a Chief Investment Officer for the state of Hawaii to her current role at Goldman Sachs. She provides insights into the current investment landscape, focusing on the differences in asset allocation between institutional and smaller investors, and also discusses the unique advantages smaller investors hold. Elizabeth also highlights Goldman Sachs’ perspective on preferred asset classes and asset allocation strategies in today’s market.
Elizabeth Burton is the Managing Director and Client Investment Strategist, Goldman Sachs. Previously Elizabeth was Chief Investment Officer of the Employees’ Retirement System of the State of Hawaii (“HIERS”), where she oversaw $19 billion in pension fund assets.
Ep 169:
Armen Panossian – Oaktree’s approach to navigating distressed credit
06 May 2024 | 43:06 mins
In this episode David interviews Armen Panossian, co-CEO and head of Performing Credit at Oaktree Capital Management, known for its successful management of distressed debt. Armen outlines his background in finance and his journey at Oaktree since joining the firm in 2007. He discusses Oaktree’s foundation in 1995, its investment philosophy emphasising risk control, and...
In this episode David interviews Armen Panossian, co-CEO and head of Performing Credit at Oaktree Capital Management, known for its successful management of distressed debt. Armen outlines his background in finance and his journey at Oaktree since joining the firm in 2007. He discusses Oaktree’s foundation in 1995, its investment philosophy emphasising risk control, and its focus on credit investment. Oaktree primarily manages portfolios in opportunistic credit, aiming for mid-teen returns with robust risk management strategies.
The conversation also highlights the differences between performing and non-performing credit, with the former involving financially stable borrowers and the latter involving distressed entities that may offer enhanced returns. Despite current economic stability, Armen highlights a significant need for tailored capital solutions, especially in sectors like real estate and healthcare. He concludes by discussing potential economic shifts and the importance of prudent investment strategies to navigate uncertain financial landscapes.
Armen Panossian serves as co-Chief Executive Officer, primarily focused on overseeing the organisation and performance of Oaktree’s investment teams. He is also Head of Performing Credit, where his responsibilities include oversight of the firm’s liquid and private credit strategies and as a portfolio manager within the Global Private Debt and Global Credit strategies. Mr. Panossian joined Oaktree’s Global Opportunities group in 2007. In January 2014, he joined the U.S. Senior Loans team to assume co-portfolio management responsibilities and lead the development of Oaktree’s CLO business. He became head of all performing credit in 2019. Mr. Panossian joined Oaktree from Pequot Capital Management, where he worked on their distressed debt strategy. Mr. Panossian holds a B.A. degree in economics with honors and distinction from Stanford University; an M.S. degree in health services research from Stanford Medical School; a J.D. degree from Harvard Law School; and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Mr. Panossian serves on the Advisory Board of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. He is a member of the State Bar of California.
Ep 10:
The Upside of Maintaining Diversification
15 May 2024 | 2:56 mins
The phrase “diversification is the only free lunch in investing” is attributed to the Nobel Prize laureate Harry Markowitz. Investors accept this principle with few exceptions, however when faced with market turbulence many will retreat to the set of risks that are most familiar to them. In the process they often reduce the diversification of...
The phrase “diversification is the only free lunch in investing” is attributed to the Nobel Prize laureate Harry Markowitz. Investors accept this principle with few exceptions, however when faced with market turbulence many will retreat to the set of risks that are most familiar to them. In the process they often reduce the diversification of their portfolio and alter the risk and reward dynamics of their investments.
In 2020 Koda Capital Adviser & Partner Michael Massey published a paper titled ‘The Upside of Maintaining Diversification’. This is one of three papers in a trilogy series outlining the principles behind Koda’s investment philosophy: diversification, upside/downside capture and time in the market.
These principles are embedded in the strategies we use to construct client portfolios in a way that ensures investments have appropriate levels of diversification both across and within different asset classes. This balance, when combined with investing through cycles, enables clients to enjoy the benefits of compounding returns over the long term.
The full paper is available to download from Koda’s site at https://kodacapital.com/insights/the-upside-of-maintaining-diversification/
Ep 9:
The Upside of Minimising Downside
27 Mar 2024 | 2:51 mins
At Koda Capital, we observe that many investors tend to focus attention on the upside potential of their investments. While considering gains and strong portfolio returns is natural for investors, minimising a portfolio’s losses in falling markets is far more important to long term investment success than maximising gains in rising markets. In 2020 Koda...
At Koda Capital, we observe that many investors tend to focus attention on the upside potential of their investments. While considering gains and strong portfolio returns is natural for investors, minimising a portfolio’s losses in falling markets is far more important to long term investment success than maximising gains in rising markets.
In 2020 Koda Capital Adviser & Partner Michael Massey published a paper titled ‘The Upside of Minimising Downside’. This is one of three papers in a trilogy series outlining the principles behind Koda’s investment philosophy: diversification, upside/downside capture and time in the market.
These principles are embedded in the strategies we use to construct client portfolios in a way that ensures investments have appropriate exposure to the upside while also minimising the downside. This balance, when combined with investing through cycles, enables clients to enjoy the benefits of compounding returns over the long term.
The full paper is available to download from Koda’s site at https://kodacapital.com/insights/the-upside-of-minimising-downside/
Koda in numbers
25
Average years of experience (Koda Partners)
48
Partners
116
Koda team members
4
Offices around Australia
25
Average years of experience (Koda Partners)
48
Partners
116
Koda team members
4
Offices around Australia