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FICAP to support Aussie icon in 2024

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024
... Magic. This year marks the 18 th year of fundraising by FICAP, which recently surpassed the $3 million milestone. "Every dollar raised has provided vital resources and programs that contribute to a brighter future for young Australians," FICAP chair ...

The most popular fund types launched in Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2024
Of the latest 100 funds launched into the Australian investment market by Equity Trustees, most were related to global fixed income, however, the asset class didn't attract the highest flows. There were 19 new global fixed income funds, 18 Australian ...

Betashares launches new currency hedged ETF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2024
... companies. Each holding in the index is weighted equally and foreign currency exposure is hedged against the Australian dollar. Betashares chief executive Alex Vynokur said the equally weighted version of the S&P 500 index offers exposure to the US share ...

SSGA launches new gold fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2024
... focused on improving the risk characteristics of its multi-asset portfolios. "Typically, rising real yields and a strong dollar spell trouble for the precious metal, but safe haven demand is rising, and some governments and central banks are looking ...

Government lifts funding to preserve banking in the Pacific

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2024
The government will inject an additional $6.3 million to curb the rapid withdrawal of banking services in the Pacific. The funding includes $2.9 million to the World Bank for developing digital identity infrastructure across Pacific Island countries ...

Inflation pummels adviser pay by 20%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2024
... by Recruit 2 Advice found that since 2000, advisers' salaries increased 1.9% annually or 2.8% averaged for inflation. In dollar terms, advisers earned $165,000 on average or $207,000 adjusted for inflation. This essentially equates to a $42,000 gap or ...

Political risk pushes institutional investors to cash: Report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2024
... into full swing. "The US will face its own political event risk later this year, but the lesson from June was that the US dollar remains investors' safe haven of choice in the face of event risk," he said. "Long-term investor demand for the USD rebounded ...

GAM launches alternative investments unit

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUL 2024
... investment officer of the Fortress Centaurus Global Fund. In 2000, Freeman co-founded Centaurus Capital, a multi-billion-dollar hedge fund group with assets at its peak of US$5 billion, where he served as chief executive and chief investment officer ...

Global X launches currency hedged version of FANG+ ETF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUL 2024
... incorporates "the most innovative next-generation technology companies" across various segments and sectors. "The Australian dollar has softened considerably over the past two years, and given this fluctuation, our clients are seeking to include AUD-hedged ...

Citi Australia appoints debt capital markets lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2024
... As the head of cross border capital markets in New York, Bailey is responsible for the origination and execution of US dollar securities for global borrowers and some US domestic clients. He has been with Citi for more than 20 years. Bailey replaces ...