Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 401 - 410 of 3531 results for "s. First"

ClearBridge launches first local global equity fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2024
ClearBridge Investments has launched its first global equity strategy in Australia as it looks to introduce more in the future. The ClearBridge Global Growth Fund invests in 60 to 100 growth companies and aims to deliver above-market returns. The fund ...

Plenary Group sells 49% stake to ADQ

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2024
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ has acquired a 49% stake in Plenary Group as it marks its first investment in an Australian company. ADQ will inject funds into the $32 billion public infrastructure investor, developer, and manager as the latter ...

Mega super fund opens first international office

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2024
ART chief investment officer Ian Patrick said the move demonstrates the scale of investments now being undertaken since the fund's merger more than two years ago. "ART partners with world-class external managers and this is the next logical step ...

Proposed super tax obfuscates legacy pensions rules: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2024
The proposed 30% tax on large superannuation balances must clarify the confusion surrounding legacy pensions and reserves, and how they should be calculated, according to the SMSF Association (SMSFA). The SMSFA is calling for an amnesty for legacy pensions ...

South Australia recognised as 'economic leader'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 APR 2024
South Australia leads in economic performance across all Australian states and territories, according to the CommSec State of the States quarterly report. CommSec said South Australia was "the most consistent performer," securing the top spot in half ...

Australia's budget position ranks second among G20 nations

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 APR 2024
... the pressure off inflation when it is at its highest," the ministers said. "The Albanese government delivered Australia's first surplus in 15 years in 2022-23, achieving a $100 billion turnaround in the forecast inherited from the former government. ...

Russell Investments introduces new ESG-focused ETF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
Russell Investments has launched its first multi-strategy exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Australia, offering investors access to an actively managed portfolio of international shares with a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations. ...

Betashares plans to launch first 'moderately geared' ETFs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
Betashares is readying to launch Australia's first moderately geared ETFs on the ASX, as part of its new 'Wealth Builder' product suite. The ETFs, which are expected to offer a gearing ratio of 30-40%, aim to allow investors to benefit from the long-term ...

Hejaz awards technology mandate to wealth platform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2024
... solutions. Openmarkets will support the platform with API-led market infrastructure technology, enabling access to Australia's first shariah-compliant ASX-listed ETFs. These include the Hejaz Equities Fund (ASX: ISLM), the Hejaz Property Fund (ASX: HJZP) ...

ASIC wins greenwashing case against Vanguard

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024
... significant business activities in certain industries, including fossil fuels, when this was not always the case. "As ASIC's first greenwashing court outcome, the case shows our commitment to taking on misleading marketing and greenwashing claims ...