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Demand for ETFs set to persevere

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2024
Investors' demand for cheaper exchange-traded funds (ETF) is set to persist, according to Morningstar, as active fund managers fail to gain market share over low-cost alternatives. The 2024 first quarter report, Australian Asset Managers, shows how ...

Advisers flock to managed accounts, but are very selective

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2024
... managed accounts have surged 146% in five years to exceed $194.85 billion. State Street Global Advisors' vice president and ETF model portfolio strategist Sinead Schaffer said the strong adoption of managed accounts reflected their ability to support ...

Bitcoin hits fresh high as investors await halving event

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024
... Exchange Commission (SEC) in the US in January. Financial behemoths BlackRock, Invesco and Fidelity were among 11 spot Bitcoin ETF issuers that received the much-awaited approvals for their ETFs. Ben Rose, Binance Australia and New Zealand general manager ...

Advisers show growing interest in ASX-listed Bitcoin ETF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024
... director of Asia Pacific Arian Neiron has reported an increase in interest from financial advisers and brokers for a Bitcoin ETF on the ASX. Since the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved 11 Bitcoin ETF applications in January, Neiron ...

EG to target intermediaries

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024
The real estate giant plans to expand into the intermediaries sector with the recent hire of Mark Weingarth as its director of business management. Weingarth, who officially joined EG in October last year, brings over 17 years of experience in financial ...

Vanguard chief executive Tim Buckley to retire

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAR 2024
... management, retirement business, and services for financial adviser clients, overseeing the majority of Vanguard fund and ETF distribution. In his new role, Davis will champion policies aimed at bettering capital markets and increasing accessibility ...

Bloom Impact, MSC pulled up for greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 FEB 2024
The now-defunct app-led climate impact fund is the latest entity to cop a fine for greenwashing from the regulator. Melbourne Securities Corporation (MSC) has paid $13,320 to comply with an ASIC infringement notice relating to allegations of misleading ...

VanEck establishes foothold in Brisbane

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024
... noting that the new hires underscore its ongoing evolution and expansion efforts in the region. "VanEck has become the go-to ETF provider among the adviser community," Neiron said. "We are the leader in smart beta ETFs and the leading innovator in the ...

HSBC wins $23bn in admin, custody mandates

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... appointed as fund administrator and custodian to Perennial Partners. It now provides global custody, fund administration and ETF administration services to all Perennial's funds and in 25 markets. "HSBC's ongoing investment has enabled Perennial to consolidate ...

Global X ETFs appoints new chief executive from Goldman Sachs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
... firm's strategy, revitalise its product suite, and manage its team. Prior to joining Global X, O'Connor was head of ETF product at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, where he led all aspects of its ETF product platform. Initially, he was brought ...