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Magellan mulls converting closed-end fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
Magellan Asset Management is considering overhauling the structure of one of its funds as it persistently trades below its net asset value. The closed-end Magellan Global Fund (MGF) is up for review as the board weighs up converting it into an open-end ...

MaxCap, Australian Unity in social infrastructure partnership

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023
The real-estate investment manager has joined forces with Australian Unity and UniLodge to develop $1 billion of new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) assets across Australia. The social infrastructure strategy is focused on meeting the increasing ...

Super tax change to impact SMSF members: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023
The government's proposed tax on superannuation balances exceeding $3 million could adversely impact up to 50,000 self-managed super fund members (SMSF), including posing liquidity challenges. According to a recent report conducted by the International ...

How will the Israel-Hamas conflict impact Australia?

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2023
The Hamas-led attack in Israel has led to speculation on market impact and potential volatility, however, the primary concern remains the price of oil. Speaking to Financial Standard, Commonwealth Bank director of mining and energy commodities research ...

BBY chief charged with aiding and abetting fraud

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2023
The former chief executive of stockbroking firm BBY has been charged with several offences which include aiding and abetting fraud and could face lengthy jail time. The Downing Centre Local Court charged Arunesh Narain Maharaj after ASIC alleged that ...

Peter Costello steps down from Future Fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 OCT 2023
Peter Costello has informed the government he will not pursue a third term as the chair of the Future Fund. A formal, merit-based search is now underway for a new chair of the $250 billion sovereign wealth fund, with the government viewing future board ...

Magellan FUM, share price tumble

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
Magellan Financial Group's funds under management (FUM) has continued to nosedive, following the fund manager registering $2 billion in net outflows. At September end, the ASX-listed company's FUM stood at $35 billion, consisting of $16.2 billion from ...

Global economy 'remarkably resilient', faces growth challenges: IMF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
The global economy has shown "remarkable resilience" stemming from a strong demand for services and "tangible progress" in combatting inflation, International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva said. In a speech in Abidjan, Ivory ...

AUSIEX, Saxo launch new adviser trading solution

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023
AUSIEX teamed up with Saxo Australia to deliver an integrated international trading solution for financial advisers. The partnership will allow financial advisers to directly trade and own international equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) across ...

AIA welcomes new group partnerships lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2023
The life insurer has appointed a new general manager, group partnerships who brings previous experience at CommInsure and OnePath. George Stavliotis has been named in the role, in which he will be responsible for managing AIA's client development team ...