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Quay unveils currency hedged fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 FEB 2022
... processes are unchanged. Co-principals and portfolio managers Chris Bedingfield and Justin Blaess said launching the currency hedged fund is in response to client demand. "While we continue to believe an unhedged strategy will result in lower volatility ...

Aussies shell out $51m on crypto fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 31 JAN 2022
... research Graham Cooke said removing fees will lower the barrier to entry for those curious about investing in digital currency. "Bitcoin is seen by many as the new 'digital gold' and investors of all ages want a piece of the action. Crypto enthusiasts ...

Use of cryptos to boom in 2022: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 JAN 2022
... frameworks for crypto assets." Crypto.com also added that more nations facing a highly inflationary economy and depreciating currency may follow El Salvador's lead and adopt crypto as legal tender. Earlier this month Nigel Green, chief executive of global ...

Federal Reserve mulls central bank digital currency

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 JAN 2022
The US Federal Reserve Board is examining the pros and cons of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as it considers whether the creation of one would improve the domestic payments system. Considering the current state of the US domestic payments system ...

Frydenberg pledges to move on crypto regulation

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2021
... Frydenberg announced that the government will commence consultation on the feasibility of a retail Central Bank Digital Currency in Australia, with advice to be provided by the end of 2022. The Board of Taxation will also be charged with advising on ...

State Street, Vanguard complete world first blockchain trade

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2021
... theoretically bring post-trade workflow automation and efficiencies and reduce counter-party credit risk in the over-the-counter currency market. "State Street Digital is incredibly pleased to have collaborated with both Vanguard and Symbiont on this ...

Australian crypto platform collapses

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 7 DEC 2021
... liquidation, with investor money trapped. Launched in 2017, myCryptoWallet marketed itself as "Australia's most advanced digital currency solution" with zero fees. On 3 December 2021, it was resolved that the company would be wound up with SV Partners ...

BetaShares changes custodian for hedge funds

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 26 NOV 2021
... in question are the BetaShares Geared Australian Equity Hedge Fund (ASX: GEAR), the BetaShares Geared US Equity Fund - Currency Hedged (ASX: GGUS) and the BetaShares US Equities Strong Bear Hedge Fund - Currency Hedged (ASX: BBUS). GEAR is internally ...

Super funds up offshore investments: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 NOV 2021
Based on their currency hedging strategies, superannuation funds increasingly look offshore not only to invest in equities but also to gain more exposure to unlisted assets. According to NAB's 2021 Superannuation FX survey of 54 super funds, allocations ...

The search for income outside defensive assets

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021
... returns." Doyle pointed to emerging market debt, Australian equities, high yield corporate bonds and emerging market currency and said these may play an important role in a portfolio of diversified assets. "For me, there will be a portfolio rebalancing ...