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Ausbil sees AI, critical minerals driving next growth cycle

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... financials and continued strength in industrial companies. The managers noted market uncertainty reinforced the case for active management, with investors increasingly focused on identifying sustainable earnings growth while avoiding downside surpris ...

Franklin Templeton launches two active ETFs in Australia

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
Franklin Templeton has launched two new active ETFs on the ASX, the Franklin Global Systematic Equity Fund Active ETF (FGSE) and the Western Asset Enhanced Income Fund Active ETF (FEIF). This brings its total local active ETF range to nine products. ...

BlackRock expands active ETF range

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... at BlackRock Gareth Hughes said investors preferences were continuing to evolve beyond traditional distinctions between active and passive investing. " Investor needs in Australia continue to change, with a greater focus on income, whole-of-portfolio ...

Betashares launches Australian bond ETF

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... aims to track the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index, often referenced by superannuation funds, assets allocators and active bond managers. COMP provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of Australian dollar denominated investment grade bonds ...

M&G new hire to bolster Australian insto ties

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
... highly developed superannuation system, deep institutional capital pools and a sophisticated investor base. M&G has been active in Australia's real estate market since 2004, with a portfolio of US$2.4 billion ($3.6bn) and has managed investments on behalf ...

Macquarie AM launches global small caps ETF

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has launched a new systematic active ETF, expanding its existing range of active ETFs in Australia. Available today via the ASX, the Macquarie Global Small Companies Active ETF (ASX: MQXS) aims to offer Australian investors ...

Raiz names new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... growth. "Under his leadership we refocused on our core Australian operations and achieved steady growth across revenue, active customers and funds under management. This has resulted in underlying net profits and cashflow, a major achievement during ...

J.P. Morgan AM awarded fresh portfolio structuring mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has secured a mandate to implement portfolio structural capabilities for improved operational and cost efficiency for Findex Group. Findex currently manages approximately $8.5 billion under its managed discretionary ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
On March 24, merely weeks into the US-Israel war on Iran, the Philippines became the first domino to fall when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint ...

ASIC flags stronger fintech collaboration

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
ASIC chair Joe Longo has signalled a more collaborative and innovation focused regulatory approach as artificial intelligence (AI), tokenisation and digital assets rapidly transform Australia's financial service sector. Speaking at the Tech Council ...