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ESG overhaul for SSGA ETFs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 DEC 2021
... emerging markets ETF for the first time. From February 2022, the SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate Fund (DJRE), the SPDR S&P World ex Australia Fund (WXOZ), the SPDR S&P World ex Australia Fund (Hedged) (WXHG) and the SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Fund (WEMG) ...

Flows to SRI ETFs boom

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 30 NOV 2021
... VICE ETF - which invests in liquor, gambling and tobacco stocks. It found the VICE ETF consistently underperformed the MSCI World benchmark. "Zenith believes the stark performance differential between the SRI-themed indices and the VICE ETF highlights ...

APRA finalises new bank capital framework

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 30 NOV 2021
... ensure Australia is compliant with the internationally agreed Basel III framework, which is due to come into force around the world from 2023. "The fact that Australian banks already have the capital needed to meet the Basel standards, without the need ...

Bell Asset Management launches new fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 29 NOV 2021
... characteristics. Bell AM reported that the carbon footprint of the portfolio is currently 74.7% lower than its benchmark, the MSCI World ex-Australia. "We believe integrating ESG factors into our investment process delivers superior long-term returns," ...

Guidance on financial risks of climate change released

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 26 NOV 2021
... recent developments, including the government's commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, underscore the trajectory the world is on. "Most APRA-regulated entities recognise the potential challenges of climate change, such as future changes in consumer ...

CCIV legislation introduced

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 26 NOV 2021
... global business and talent attraction Peter Verwer said the establishment of the CCIV regime will send a strong signal to the world that Australia is an attractive location to manage global capital. "This initiative will help boost Australia's share ...

Clearstream wins custody mandate

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 NOV 2021
Clearstream Australia has won a mandate to serve as sub-custodian for unlisted managed funds and hedge funds in Australia and New Zealand for a large firm. J.P. Morgan appointed Clearstream to provide local sub-custody services. Clearstream has been ...

Largest asset owners grow: WTW

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 NOV 2021
The world's largest asset owners grew by almost 16% last year, but Australia's largest superannuation fund has slipped in the rankings. The latest research from Willis Towers Watson's Thinking Ahead Institute shows the world's largest 100 asset owners ...

Future Fund hires chief economist

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 NOV 2021
... Board of Guardians. Johnston spent the last 17 years at Wellington Management as a partner and global macro strategist. "The world is changing and how we respond to these changes is critical. This is an important senior role that will deepen our understanding ...

Saxo taps Bell Direct, IOOF talent

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 22 NOV 2021
... pioneer like Saxo," Amir said. "Over the last 15 years I've become increasingly passionate about demystifying the finance world and global markets. I also extremely enjoy helping investors understand what drives markets and how they can maximise their ...