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Bond ETFs poised for growth in 2024: Vanguard

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024
... 2023, as rising interest rates made fixed income allocations more appealing, according to data released by the ASX and Vanguard. Australian bond ETFs received $3.81 billion in cash flows in 2023, a 37% improvement year on year. Global bond ETFs also ...

Bitcoin ETFs reach US$4.6bn in trading volume on launch day

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 12 JAN 2024
... BlackRock maintains a 0.3% fee, and Fidelity settles at 0.39%. Despite the current institutional enthusiasm for bitcoin, Vanguard has reportedly declined to offer a bitcoin ETF or offer funds from other issuers on its trading platform, citing a misalignment ...

Mild recession in 2024, higher interest rates: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
Vanguard predicts that developed countries will grapple with "mild recessions" in 2024 as they manage a "higher-for-longer" interest rate environment. The global fund manager warned in its A return to sound money report that interest rates will remain ...

Global X accelerates push to leapfrog local rivals

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... as a director. His career spans over two decades, including distribution roles at Franklin Templeton, AMP Capital, and Vanguard. At Vanguard, Damianakis was part of the team that established its dominant ETF business in Australia - now the largest local ...

Vanguard sells outsourced CIO arm to Mercer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
Mercer has acquired Vanguard's outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) function, taking on board its 120-strong team. The business, which provides investment management services to not-for-profits and other institutional investors in the US, grows ...

Morningstar cops greenwashing fine

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... processes were enhanced and updated after we discovered the errors." Several organisations such as Diversa Trustees, Vanguard Investments Australia, and Active Super have recently engaged in greenwashing practices. In August, ASIC filed a suit against ...

Robo-adviser reaches US$50bn milestone

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2023
While the local robo-advice industry flounders, Wealthfront has hit a record high of more than US$50 billion ($77bn) in assets under management, catering to 700,000 investors. The US robo-adviser boasted that as it continues to diversify offerings ...

ASIC to crack down on superannuation misconduct

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
... quarter, ASIC also filed its second and third greenwashing matters, with allegations of misleading statements made against Vanguard Investments Australia and Active Super. In July, ASIC brought forth civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against ...

HUB24 unveils new offering for lower balance clients

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
... portfolios from portfolio managers including AZ Sestante, Betashares, Blackrock iShares, Elston, Lonsec, Morningstar, Vanguard, and Zenith. HUB24 director of strategic development Jason Entwistle said Discover complements HUB24's existing core and choice ...

Vanguard Super institutes advice fee function, tweaks options

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2023
Vanguard Super has rolled out a new function that allows members to pay for advice fees via their SaveSmart account - the super fund's lifecycle MySuper investment option. As of next month, Vanguard Super members can opt to have advice fees deducted ...