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'We won't bet against the US', but 'China is not a foe': Elia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
... in," Elia said. "The other element really is ensuring that you're investing in areas that don't compete against the state. Anyone that tells you they own property in China, you should look at them, smile and nod your head. You don't invest ...

Stay or leave: ASIC's private credit clampdown tests managers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
... sector, finding some fund managers have been downplaying the risks of their products and flouting basic disclosures of the state of their investments, which could potentially harm investors, the sector itself and the broader financial system. ASIC said ...

SQM Research faces court over 'favourable' rating of Shield

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
ASIC is suing SQM Research over its 'favourable' rating for the Shield Master Fund, marking the first time the watchdog has acted against a research house. ASIC alleges that the research house failed to obtain information needed to properly ...

Interprac sued over Shield, First Guardian failures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
... Australia to generate leads, with generators using a script approved by Interprac in relation to First Guardian. Documents state Interprac informed the lead generator it "can bring the concept that one of the preferred funds you use is First Guardian" ...

Global X to launch Japan TOPIX 100 ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
Global X is set to launch its first Japan ETF for local investors this month, but unlike other ETFs available right now, it will be the first to track the TOPIX - the Japanese equivalent of the ASX 200. Global X declined to comment on the launch but ...

Sustainable investments jump 49% in two years

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
Sustainable investments have reached US$16.7 trillion, jumping 49% over the last two years, according to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA), finding that the sector has moved from a "niche practice to a systemic consideration." Despite ...

ASIC releases new ETP guide amid booming market

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
ASIC has released a new regulatory guide for exchange-traded products (ETPs) to help participants comply with their obligations in a booming market. RG 282: Exchange-traded products targets issuers, responsible entities and market operators. In the ...

HESTA, Vision Super divest Israeli securities

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025
... a couple of months ago we exited holdings in several banks listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and bonds issued by the state of Israel due to an assessment of higher risk," a HESTA spokesperson said. Last week, Vision Super reportedly dumped investments ...

Drummond appoints chief commercial officer

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
... and also at Count and AMP Financial Planning in business development roles. Meanwhile, Grundy arrived from Colonial First State, where he was a business development manager for almost five years.

Super moves: AustralianSuper,HESTA, Rest

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
AustralianSuper's Susan Alexander has departed after a 15-year career with the $387 billion superannuation giant, spanning senior roles in both Australia and the United States. Alexander most recently served as principal of member and investments ...