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Global X to expand product suite with three new ETFs

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
Global X has told Financial Standard it is launching three new ETFs this year, including one focussing on space technology. Global X said both the Global X Space Tech ETF and the Global X S&P World Natural Resources ETF are on track to launch this year ...

Government, super funds to increase UK collaborations

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... pipelines," he added. "The MoU does not direct how funds invest. Each fund remains fully independent to act in the best financial interest of their members." It comes as super fund leaders are meeting with government officials and industry leaders in ...

Future Fund defends itself over staff exits

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... alleging chief executive Raphael Arndt's leadership style may be forcing staff out the door. A report in the Australian Financial Review suggested some employees have described Arndt as "controlling" and "micromanaging", which may be the reason for several ...

Baby boomers look to switch benefactors' advisers: Natixis

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
Two-thirds of Australians don't plan to retain their parents' or spouse's financial adviser after they receive an inheritance. According to Natixis Investment Managers' (Natixis IM) Great Wealth Transfer report, baby boomers, Australians aged between ...

Hostplus extends Citi mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... ($824.2bn). BNP Paribas' AUC jumped the highest by nearly 50% in the second half of 2025 following deals with Insignia Financial, University of Sydney Endowment Fund and Medibank Private.

Smart beta ETF inflows on track to hit $10bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
... before reaching $41.6 billion by March 2026, according to Betashares. Betashares investment strategist Tom Wickenden told Financial Standard the increases have been driven by accelerating investor demand. Net inflows totalled approximately $6.7 billion ...

Brookfield sells minority La Trobe stake for $3bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
Brookfield's private equity business has sold its significant minority stake in La Trobe Financial to Asia-focused private equity investment manager Axight for $3 billion. Brookfield owned La Trobe Financial since May 2022 and will remain the majority ...

Tribeca Financial appoints strategic partnerships lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
Tribeca Financial has appointed a new head of strategic partnerships, who hailed from Industry Fund Services (IFS). Damien Foley joins Melbourne-based Tribeca Financial where he is responsible for developing executing strategic partnerships with key ...

Netwealth reports $4bn net inflows

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... increasing momentum in the business. Netwealth said FUA net flows continued to benefit from ongoing flows from existing financial intermediaries across all market segments. "In addition, 41 new intermediary relationships were established during the period ...

Actuaries Institute proposes pre-set pension for retirees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... the system struggles with a broader structural gap as applying for an income stream requires retirees to make detailed financial decisions around asset allocation and drawdown amounts, complete additional forms and verify their identity. "Importantly ...