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BlackRock rebalance sparks record-high ETF trades on ASX

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2025
The ASX recorded its biggest-ever ETF market turnover in a day earlier this month, hitting a whopping $2 billion on March 6, largely thanks to BlackRock reducing its equities exposure and shoring up defensive assets within its model portfolios. The ...

India Avenue launches active ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2025
India Avenue Investment Management has launched its first active ETF on Cboe Australia. The India Avenue Equity Fund Active ETF (IAEF) was admitted on the exchange yesterday. The fund invests in predominantly publicly listed companies in India or generate ...

Managed account use at record high: Data

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025
... relationships, while 26% are using it to acquire new clients." Meanwhile, State Street Global Advisors vice president and ETF model portfolio strategist Sinead Schaffer said their demonstrated value is the reason for the growing adoption. "While freeing ...

ETF market dips but bright spots emerge

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025
The $3.11 billion net flows in February struggled to boost the Australian ETF market's position, with funds under management (FUM) dropping to $255 billion, according to VanEck's monthly ETF data. February marked the eighth consecutive month ...

Vanguard rejigs Ethically Conscious options

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2025
... Float Adjusted Index methodology will lead to changes in the Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF. From April 1, one of the changes in the index will see the "fossil fuel - any tie" screen removed. The revenue threshold ...

Tokenisation can save US$135m in back-office costs: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025
Tokenisation can save the asset management industry US$135 billion in back office and administrative costs that drain the bottom line, a new study from Calastone found. The survey of 26 asset managers from Asia, the UK, US and Europe expressed their ...

Vanguard launches two new diversified ETFs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
... (ETFs) on the ASX, catering to high-growth investors and those seeking steady income. The Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDAL) is designed for investors with a very high-risk tolerance seeking long-term capital growth. VDAL offers 100% ...

Aussie ETF market tipped to hit $300bn in 2025

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
The local ETF market is expected to see net inflows of over $50 billion this year, bringing total funds under management (FUM) to $300 billion, according to new analysis from State Street. The growth, driven by increased active strategies, expansion ...

Stockspot officially launches low-cost super offering

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2025
... move first flagged by Financial Standard in May 2024. Stockspot said the offering is Australia's first fully transparent, ETF-only superannuation product, which has been designed to keep costs low and provide members with greater visibility and control ...

Active ETF issuance forebodes bigger market share: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2025
... markets collectively comprise US$151 billion of assets - some US$34 billion sit in active ETFs. In Australia alone, active ETF equity assets boast a 53% CAGR since 2018, while their passive counterparts report a 27% CAGR. The total asset pool reached ...