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Wilson AM to launch first monthly LIC strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
The new listed investment company (LIC) will provide investors with a monthly income stream and capital growth with "less risk" once launched on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on April 30. The WAM Income Maximiser (ASX:WMX) aims to provide ...

ETF market dips but bright spots emerge

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025
... (VGS); Global X Physical Gold (GOLD); Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD); iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF); VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL); Betashares Global Shares Currency Hedged ETF (HGBL); and Betashares ...

Vanguard rejigs Ethically Conscious options

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2025
... SRI Exclusion 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 ...

IAM mandate grows to $130m

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2025
... price guidance, IAM said. IAM said this is a "milestone transaction" for the company and will be its largest primary OTC bond transaction once completed as sole lead manager. Settlement will take place on March 18. IAM is also seeking to partner with ...

Industry must do more to improve women's financial literacy: Fidelity

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025
While women are increasingly aware of the importance of their financial wellbeing, only 16% have sought financial advice to achieve their goals. Fidelity's Next Generation research surveyed over 1000 Australian consumers aged 18 to 59 years old, highlighting ...

Vanguard launches two new diversified ETFs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
Vanguard has launched two new diversified exchange-traded funds (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 ...

Aussie dividends underperform on global scale: Janus Henderson

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2025
... with the high level of government borrowing in many large economies, could lead to further market volatility in 2025 - some bond markets have already seen yields surge to their highest levels in years. "Companies have discretion over how much they distribute ...

GDG sees profits soar $74m

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2025
Generation Development Group (GDG) saw net profit after tax jump to $78.9 million in the half year to December 31, up from $4.4 million in the prior corresponding period. The massive jump in profit comes after GDG completed its acquisition of Lonsec ...

Annuities' capital settings due for change: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2025
... liquid," he said. Furthermore, Asher said the formula used did not work in 2020 during the Covid pandemic - when government bond yields behaved unpredictably due to quantitative easing and other factors. Challenger chief executive Nick Hamilton said ...

Family office CIO joins Heritvest

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 27 FEB 2025
A long-serving investment professional has been appointed to the top investment job at Heritvest Family Office. George Nassios will report to Will Zhang, chief executive of Heritvest, a multi-family office service provider with a regional presence. ...