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Nanuk launches currency hedged unit class

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2023
... currency-denominated cash and equity securities. This is typically achieved by entering forward foreign exchange contracts for the fund's major currency exposures.

Italian private credit fund brings unique offering down under

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAY 2023
... region of six times the cost of data and the loan to value in the region of 35-40%. Already, the fund has been seeded by major investor in Australia, alongside several Italian investors, and the firm expects to have a "critical mass at launch". "Our ...

US debt ceiling agreement reached

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2023
... resolution the US was warned it would be put on potential negative credit watch. "So, the decision was necessary to prevent major negative ramifications," Humphrey-Jenner said. "In addition to the defaults, their credit rating would go up which would ...

Count completes Affinia acquisition

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2023
... acquisition positions Count as one of Australia's leading integrated accounting and wealth services providers and a major player in the future of wealth management in Australia," he said. "This strategic acquisition follows our recent brand transformation ...

Super members want free advice: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023
Most members believe superannuation funds have an onus to provide support and financial advice to them at no cost, a new survey reveals. About 2000 super fund members sitting on a range of income brackets surveyed by robo-adviser Otivo said they are ...

Top ETF megatrends: Global X

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2023
... minerals and technology needed to reach net zero, a global ETF provider has revealed. Global X ETFs Australia outlined the major exchange traded fund (ETF) investment megatrends - highlighting opportunities for growth in decarbonisation - including clean ...

Art tops UHNWs shopping lists

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023
Among Australian ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) the top three investments of passion last year were art, cars, and watches, according to Knight Frank's latest luxury investment index (KFLII). The KFLII, which tracks the value of 10 investments ...

EG expands into private debt market

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023
... strong partnership that generates outstanding consistent returns and positive impact, he said. "As lending declines from the major banks, we have recognised a funding gap within the market," Walt said. "That's why private debt has been viewed as the ...

Fitch gives Labor budget AAA rating

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023
... interest costs over the 12 years from 2033 to 2034. "The budget is forecast to return to surplus in 2022-23 before most of the major advanced economies," he said. "The Albanese government has been able to deliver a stronger fiscal position while providing ...

Abolishing FDSs a major win: Panel

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023
The Quality of Advice Review's recommendation to abolish Fee Disclosure Statements would be a major win for financial advisers as many continue to grapple with providing accurate documents to clients. The Financial Advice Association Australia general ...