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VanEck launches first active ETF

KANIKA SOOD | TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2020

VanEck is set to list an active ETF that will invest in emerging markets bonds, with a target of 5% annual yield after fees. The VanEck Emerging Income Opportunities Active ETF (Managed Fund) (ASX: EBND) is expected to list on the ASX in February. The ...

Dixon cuts US property fund value

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 JAN 2020

... are consistent with results being reporting in similar markets," the market update report said. Recent falls in the US dollar against the Australian dollar was also blamed for the devaluation to the portfolio, while higher end properties were hit with ...

Gold lifts as US, Iran tensions escalate

ALLY SELBY | TUESDAY, 7 JAN 2020

... "technical" in nature - that is, a function of price action between buyers and sellers - as well as the recent weakness in the US Dollar," Rodda said. Shares in Australian gold miners have benefited from the global instability, with Newcrest Mining ...

Industry fund awards mandates

KANIKA SOOD | TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2019

Two global managers have won mandates from a $9.5 billion superannuation fund totaling up to $150 million. Australian Catholic Superannuation and Retirement Fund has made an allocation to emerging market debt in hard currency. The managers winning the ...

Pendal appoints impact investment team

ALLY SELBY | FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2019

Pendal has appointed an impact investment team tasked with establishing a global equity impact strategy as part of the business' ESG research team, Regnan. Led by Tim Crockford, formerly the head of the Hermes Impact Opportunities Equity Fund, and ...

China still positive despite unrest

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2019

... project a diminishing growth gap between emerging and developed markets, which should support EM currencies versus the US dollar for a while," Buchet says. "Considering the relative value between developed and emerging markets, what strikes us is that ...

First green bond ETF listed

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2019

BetaShares has listed the first Diversified Bond ETF in Australia with a significant allocation to green bonds. The Sustainability Leaders Diversified Bond ETF - Currency Hedged (GBND) will track an index of green bonds issued by companies and governments ...

Chief economist update: Weaker yen strengthening Japan

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2019

... reading of 11.75 overnight. This was around the same time as the yen reached this year's high of ¥105.08 versus the US dollar and €116.08 against the Euro as investors sought cover in the safety of the Japanese currency. The US dollar has appreciated ...

The AUD is key

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 18 NOV 2019

... competitive in the world market (even with higher tariffs). Not only that, exporters would receive an extra boost from their US dollar - or euro or yen or pound or yuan) earnings when they're translated back into Australian dollars. Wait, there's ...

Chief economist update: The yen to dictate if BOJ turns words into action

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2019

... third time in October, following its July and September rate cuts. But instead of depreciating against the yen, the US dollar had been appreciating against the yen since late August. The same could be said of the euro, despite the European Central Bank's ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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