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Hamilton Lane sets up global venture capital fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
... edge in adaptation to new technological advancements, like AI as it drives a wave of growth in tech businesses," said Matthew Pellini, co-head of venture capital and growth equity at Hamilton Lane. Earlier this year, Hamilton Lane raised $615 million ...

Global X expands GARP suite with fresh ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
Following the launch of its first Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP) ETF over 12 months ago, Global X has launched a second one. The Global X S&P Australia GARP ETF (ASX: GRPA) provides "smarter" exposure to Australian equities that blends growth and ...

Avantis Investors launches active ETFs in Australia

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
In response to mounting interest from the local market, Avantis Investors has entered the ETF scene with three active offerings. Avantis Investors, a subsidiary of American Century Investments, has launched the Avantis Small Cap Value Active ETF (AVTS) ...

Explosive rise in claims drives new TPD solution for Acenda

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
Acenda has launched a new insurance benefit, Total Permanent Disability (TPD) Severity, in response to a significant surge in claims, particularly for mental health and musculoskeletal conditions. According to the life insurer, there was a 166% increase ...

Australia misses out on global dividends growth

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
Despite global dividends achieving record growth in the first half of 2025, boosted by the weaker US dollar, Australia wasn't so prosperous. According to Capital Group's Global Equity Study Dividend Watch, global dividends increased 7.7% year on year ...

UBS shutters international shares fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2025
UBS Asset Management has decided to terminate the 33-year-old UBS International Share Fund, noting the fund is not at an "optimal size" to continue. The fund is to be terminated on or around October 21. "After analysis of market conditions and investment ...

Norges Bank commits over $2bn to energy transition fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2025
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the investment management arm of Norges Bank, has committed $2.3 billion (US$1.5bn) to Brookfield Asset Management's Global Transition Fund II (BGTF II) to expand its current mandate from the government. The ...

ASIC permanently bans jailed adviser

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
ASIC has permanently banned a former financial adviser after he was convicted for defrauding family and friends out of $4.5 million. Anthony Joseph Del Vecchio served as a financial adviser for Freedom Finance Australia from November 2016 to October ...

Australia, UK regulators exchange insights

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
The UK and Australia have exchanged information on their respective approaches to financial markets, pension structures, and digital asset advancement at the inaugural UK-Australia Joint Financial Regulatory Forum. The virtual forum was chaired by director ...

Crypto providers to hold AFSL under proposed laws

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
The government is inviting industry feedback on its proposed legislation to develop a fit-for-purpose digital asset regime to better regulate platforms that hold digital assets. The draft legislation introduces two new financial products within the ...