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Vanguard unveils positive impact fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2022
Vanguard Australia has launched a global positive impact equities fund that aims to outperform the broad global equities market with a "measurable impact on global environmental and social challenges." The Vanguard Active Positive Impact Fund is a concentrated ...

Hejaz launches Sharia-compliant ETFs

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2022
Two of the group's Sharia-compliant funds are now available on the ASX, appointing a responsible entity for both. Both the Hejaz Equities Fund and the Hejaz Property Fund aim to create a positive impact and building wealth for members without negatively ...

BetaShares adds to thematic ETF lineup

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2022
The Australian fund manager plans to launch the BetaShares Energy Transition Metals ETF (XMET) on the ASX in late October. XMET will provide exposure to leading global companies that are producing a range of energy transition metals (ETMs), such as ...

MSC Trustees receives CCIV authorisation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2022
MSC Trustees is now authorised to operate both retail and wholesale Corporate Collective Investment Vehicles (CCIV), becoming the first professional trustee firm to do so. The CCIV framework was effective July 1. MSC Trustees is also now the first to ...

Government to boost paid parental leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2022
The federal government plans to extend the Commonwealth paid parental leave scheme to six months come 2026. Over the weekend, prime minister Anthony Albanese said the government's October 25 Budget will introduce reforms to improve the systems' flexibility ...

UBS picks new head of investment research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2022
UBS has selected a new head of investment research for Australia and New Zealand as Simon Mitchell prepares to depart at the end of the year. Mitchell has been in the role for the past seven years and has decided to explore new opportunities outside ...

Worst performing super funds named

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2022
Stockspot's Fat Cat Funds Report has named and shamed the worst performing superannuation funds in Australia, all of which are retail offerings. OnePath was named the overall worst performer, followed by Colonial First State, AMP, and ClearView. ...

Firetrail global opportunities fund hits ASX

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022
Firetrail's S3 Global Opportunities Fund is now available as an ETF on the ASX, with the ticker S3GO. The fund, which launched in November 2021, is a concentrated portfolio of Firetrail's best global equity ideas and aims to outperform the MSCI ...

Court dismisses Mayfair 101 appeal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022
The Full Federal Court dismissed an appeal by Mayfair 101 to overturn the findings of misleading advertising and the $30 million fine it was handed in December last year. In March 2021, the Federal Court found Mayfair 101's group of companies engaged ...

Sustainable investment now mainstream: Survey

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2022
Sustainable investing is now well and truly mainstream, according to global index provider FTSE Russell. Now in its sixth year, FTSE Russell's annual survey takes an in depth look at the priorities, challenges, and opportunities within sustainable investment ...