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FTSE Russell launches new ESG indexes

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 1 OCT 2021
... and active funds track the FTSE Russell US equity indexes or use them as benchmarks. "When it comes to sustainable investment, choosing an appropriate index truly matters," FTSE Russell Americas head of sustainable investment Tony Campos said. "The Russell ...

Aviva Investors names credit lead, offloads US team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 SEP 2021
The global asset manager has appointed a new head of credit, as Franklin Templeton acquires its US-based investment grade credit team. Aviva Investors has appointed Caroline Hedges as head of credit, replacing Colin Purdie who was promoted earlier this ...

Crypto custodian coming to Australia

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 28 SEP 2021
... popularity of crypto investments grow, more and more customers and institutional investors will require an institutional grade Australian custody solution," Banks said. "We are therefore launching a clearly designed platform, which will not only store ...

Boutique launches active hybrid ETF

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 20 SEP 2021
... portfolio manager Brad Dunn said. "Hybrids offer some of the best yield in the fixed income market for a near-investment grade credit rating, with lower risk than investing in equities markets." Some of the hybrids include those from global banks including ...

YFYS test results not a fair representation: Frontier

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 SEP 2021
... have actually delivered higher returns than others deemed to have made the grade. This is typically a function of the investment strategy of each fund accepting different levels of risk to achieve its stated aims, Frontier said. "At a simple level, the ...

Rest streamlines asset classes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 AUG 2021
... Australian shares; overseas shares (including equity strategies); private equity; property; infrastructure; bonds; sub investment grade bonds; absolute return; and agriculture. At the end of next month, these will change to Australian shares; overseas ...

Best fixed interest funds revealed

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 20 AUG 2021
... wholesale international fixed interest funds' returns on a three-year basis, Rainmaker found that First Sentier Investment Grade Bond Fund was the strongest performing with a 6.1% annual return. The Lazard EM Total Return Debt Fund came in second place ...

Evergreen launches RI index

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 AUG 2021
Evergreen Consultants established a responsible investment index based on a grading system that focuses on an investment manager's intent and actions rather than solely on portfolio metrics. The Evergreen Responsible Investment Grading Index (ERIG Index) ...

Perpetual acquires advice firm

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021
... infrastructure, and back office resources for the benefit of our clients, while enabling them access to additional capability in investment management, retirement planning and philanthropy," Stene said. Perpetual chief executive and managing director ...

Australia's first Filecoin fund launches

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 AUG 2021
... confidence in one of the best custody solutions in the world," Behncke said. Gemini will provide the fund with institutional-grade crypto storage and security. This allows Holon to store and manage the digital assets in a secure and compliant system. ...