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Betashares launches cash plus managed fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023
... explained that MMKT has launched globally at a particularly relevant time for enhanced cash solutions. It said money market funds in the US have grown significantly over the past year, as investors have sought to benefit from rising interest rates and ...

Private equity, venture capital outperform listed assets: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2023
... unrealised. "In Australia, PE strategies account for a significant amount of capital raised by dollars (90%) and number of funds (70%) over time, while VC investment has grown significantly in the past 10 years and represents nearly 40% of the index ...

ASFA appoints Mary Delahunty as chief executive

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has appointed Mary Delahunty as its incoming chief executive, set to commence the role in February. Leanne Turner assumed the position temporarily in October following the departure of Martin ...

Macquarie brings long-awaited ETFs to market

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... (MAM) has launched its first range of actively managed ETFs in Australia, offering a listed access point to its managed funds. In a statement, MAM said the launch provides local investors with the transparency and convenience of an ETF structure and ...

BNP Paribas acquires HSBC's hedge fund admin business

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... strategic business development and transformation, securities services Philippe Benoit said the liquid alternatives and hedge funds sector is an area of focus for BNP Paribas. "We have steadily invested in this field, with a strong emphasis on our integrated ...

Key advice reforms still coming, Jones promises

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... industry as well." A new pathway is also likely required for those looking to provide advice on behalf of superannuation funds, he said, acknowledging they may well serve as a suitable training ground for holistic advisers. "Whatever we do with super ...

ASIC freezes out former Magnolia Capital director

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... Australian financial services licensee Guildfords Fund Management, failed to act in good faith as a director by putting investor funds at risk. ASIC said Atkins demonstrated a lack of honesty and integrity by creating false documents, co-mingling investor ...

Scarcity Partners brings private equity investment model to Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... Partners founding partner Adrian Whittingham explained that an opportunity lies in investing in managers rather than their funds. The firm has found over 35 potential investment opportunities totalling more than $1 billion. "High growth investment managers ...

SEC sues Kraken exchange again

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... the securities laws. That decision resulted in a business model rife with conflicts of interest that placed investors' funds at risk," the SEC's division of enforcement director Gurbir Grewal said. "Kraken's choice of unlawful profits over ...

Inaugural FAAA award winners named

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... well as his tireless commitment to professionalism." The FAAA Inspire Women Excellence in Advice Award went to Sufficient Funds senior financial adviser Cara Williams. Williams conveyed to the judges how her value propositions significantly enhanced ...