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Mirae to launch local ETF suite

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2022
Mirae Asset Global Investments will make a big play for the local exchange-traded fund market, confirming it will launch a suite of products before the end of the year. The US$229 billion Korean asset manager is due to launch Global X, an ETF specialist ...

BetaShares adds e-commerce ETF to thematic range

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2022
... BetaShare s has announced the addition of the BetaShares Online Retail and E-Commerce ETF (IBUY) to its leading range of thematic funds. The BetaShares Online Retail and E-Commerce ETF (IBUY) will be an Australian-first, providing exposure to up to 100 ...

APRA to continue scrutiny of trustees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 FEB 2022
... supervisors will target trustees identified in 2021 as having sub-standard practices. These funds were identified in thematic reviews. For those not specifically captured in these reviews, APRA will undertake a gap analysis. It will also continue placing ...

SPDR ETFs cut fees

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 FEB 2022
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) has cut fees for four of its Australian SPDR ETFs. The fee cuts will be effective from Valentine's Day, 14 February 2022. The changes relate to two international ETFs and two domestic sector ETFs and include cost ...

Plato launches net zero fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 31 JAN 2022
... zero now' option for investors. "We believe the race to net zero emissions will be the most important investment thematic over the next 30 years, and we think this unique strategy provides a way for investors to achieve net zero now, while gaining ...

Environmental goals edge out social issues

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 JAN 2022
... solutions to social problems, which require behavioural change. "This makes the environmental factor a popular topic for thematic investors with an interest in product impact, particularly when there is a political support for green industries," she ...

BNP Paribas AM appoints wholesale distribution head

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 JAN 2022
... in building relationships is key, particularly at an exciting time for us where we are launching more sustainable and thematic strategies into the market." Ngoeun reports directly to Grybas.

Tough quarter for Pendal

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 14 JAN 2022
... target markets, is working closely with fund managers to strengthen investment performance and has launched new impact and thematic that are quickly gaining traction and meeting the changing needs of clients. We remain committed to bringing investment ...

Global equities ETPs reap benefits of conversion

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022
Actively managed global equities exchange-traded products have grown significantly off the back of ETPs converting from unlisted unit trusts. In September 2020, total assets of actively managed international equities ETPs were $3.7 billion, representing ...

Aussie investors retain home bias: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022
... higher portfolio allocation (users are placing more money in these assets)," Guiamatsia said. "There is also a strong ESG thematic overlaying these changing trends in investor behaviour - close to one in two investors report considering ESG principles ...