First Sentier launch Active Cash Fund Active ETF

First Sentier has launched a new active cash exchange-traded fund on the ASX, responding to strong investor demand for defensive and income-focused strategies.

The First Sentier Active Cash Fund Active ETF, trading under ticker FSCF, provides investors with exposure to actively managed cash and money market securities while aiming to preserve capital and maintain liquidity.

The launch marks the firm's third ETF listing in Australia and reflects broader industry momentum towards active ETFs, particularly in fixed income and cash management where investors are seeking alternatives to traditional savings products amid shifting interest rate conditions.

Managed by First Sentier's short-term investments and global credit team, the strategy focuses on high-quality money market instruments and is designed to deliver a regular income stream.

Head of fixed income, short term investments and global credit Tony Togher said the ETF structure broadens access to institutional grade cash management capabilities that were previously less accessible to retail investors.

He said the firm's scale and long-standing presence in cash markets enables access to competitive rates and diversified liquidity sources across varying market environments.

First Sentier Group chief executive Harry Moore said the business continues to assess additional ETF opportunities as investor preferences evolve.

"Client needs continue to evolve, and we remain committed to developing solutions that meet those needs - including the potential for additional ETF listings where they provide meaningful value," said Moore.