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Former First Sentier PMs join Blackwattle

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
... needs and expectations of clients." The fund launched in May 2024 and aimed to outperform the MSCI All Country World Net Index in AUD and returned 16.1% p.a. in FY25. Sunny Bangia was the lead portfolio manager. He was the co-founder and portfolio manager ...

Superannuation system quality stagnates: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
... Australia's retirement system continues to stagnate at the B+ level based on the annual Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index (MCGPI) over the last four years. The retirement system has not improved since 2021 when it moved from a B grade in 2020 ...

Ausbil lists two global ETFs on ASX

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
... (ASX: GSCF) predominantly invests in 50-80 listed global small cap equities which are selected from the MSCI World Small Cap Index. It tracks the MSCI World Small Cap Net Total Return (TR) Index in AUD, while charging a management fee of 1.20% p.a. of ...

Treasury unveils major super tax changes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled several major superannuation tax changes in a press conference this afternoon. Under the changes, the $3 million superannuation tax will be delayed until July 2026 to allow for a series of amendments and further consultation. ...

Instos continue to bite on risk: State Street

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... institutional investors are overweight on risk and appear to be content with that position. The State Street Risk Appetite Index for September remained positive, continuing a five-month streak of upbeat sentiment while equalling the reading from July's ...

JPMAM launches ETF models with Vanguard

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... market volatility and seize growth opportunities. These low-cost models which combine active ETFs from JPMAM and passive index ETFs from Vanguard are a true reflection of this," he said. Vanguard Investments Australia head of financial adviser services ...

Vast majority of advised Australians "tangibly" better off: FAAA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
... a financial adviser are more confident in their perceived quality of life. According to the FAAA's 2025 Value of Advice Index, 93% of advised Australians say they are tangibly better off because of their adviser. The top reported benefits include improved ...

Global X expands GARP suite with fresh ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
... provides "smarter" exposure to Australian equities that blends growth and value, aiming to outperform the S&P/ASX 200 GARP Index. The index selects the top 50 Australian companies with consistent fundamental growth, reasonable valuation, and strong earnings. ...

Avantis Investors launches active ETFs in Australia

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
... ETF aims to achieve long-term returns and is distributed annually. AVTS aims to outperform the MSCI World Small Cap Value Index, while AVTE aims to outperform the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index. AVTG will look to beat the MSCI World IMI Index. "Many ...

UBS shutters international shares fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2025
... of August 31 and returned 11.22% in the 12 months to July 31, underperforming against the MSCI World Ex Australia NR AUD index (17.49%). The fund required a minimum initial investment of $50,000 and charged a total management fee of 1.00%.