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BlackRock unveils new iShares ETF

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2022
The global fund manager is broadening its Australian fixed income ETF range with the launch of the iShares Global Aggregate Bond ESG AUD Hedged ETF (AESG). Priced at 19 basis points, the AESG ETF offers Australian investors access to a globally diversified ...

The time is right: AFA chief

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2022
The proposed merger between the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has seen a mixed response, with many questioning the timing, but Phil Anderson says it's the right time. The idea of the ...

Insignia appoints product, insurance heads

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2022
... tenders, triennial IMF reviews and other regulatory matters, Insignia said. General manager, master trust and insurance products Sam Wall welcomed Lipman and Ghi. "We are delighted to welcome Gideon and Kenny to the team," he said. "We look forward to ...

What's the deal with managed funds?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2022
Managed funds in Australia are underperforming, with the industry average delivering only 5.5% per annum to investors since 2018, according to an investmymoney.com.au report. There is an estimated 3065 managed funds in Australia, of which over 1500 ...

Aligning investments to Leo's dating strategy pays off

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2022
An index shows that if you pick your investments in the same way Leonardo DiCaprio picks his girlfriends, you'd likely be doing rather well for yourself. The Leonardo DiCaprio Large Cap Index from Index One tracks the performance of large cap US ...

AFA, FPA to explore merger

CASSANDRA BALDINI, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2022
... Phil Anderson would take on a general manager transition role, according to FPA chair David Sharpe. AFA national president Sam Perera said the transitional board will be represented by eight FPA directors and four nominated AFA directors. "The FPA will ...

Martin Currie promotes analysts

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2022
Martin Currie, part of Franklin Templeton, has promoted senior analyst Matthew Davison and quantitative analyst Sam Li to portfolio manager. Chief investment officer Reece Birtles said the promotions tie in with its recent Active Insights strategy launch. ...

Data demonstrates success of compulsory super: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2022
Marking the 30th anniversary of compulsory superannuation, new data shows that 85% of people have accumulated super for their retirement and 75% of retirees are satisfied with their financial security. The report from National Seniors Australia and ...

ASIC issues warning over brokers' high-risk offers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2022
ASIC has told brokers to be careful about or to reconsider offering high-risk products and services to retail investors as an increasing number offer securities trading. ASIC said it has seen increased instances of brokers offering securities trading ...

Are Australia's wealthiest tight-fisted?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2022
The Centre for Social Impact's report investigating trends in Australians' income and philanthropic giving has found that although top-end wealth has grown, giving has lagged. Australia has the world's second highest median level of wealth and the fourth ...