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Smart beta ETF inflows on track to hit $10bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
... billion at the end of 2023 to $30.8 billion at the end of 2024, before reaching $41.6 billion by March 2026, according to Betashares. Betashares investment strategist Tom Wickenden told Financial Standard the increases have been driven by accelerating ...

Spheria launches active ETF for small caps fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... cash exposures recorded their strongest inflows of the year, as some investors sought to take a more defensive stance, Betashares said. Betashares investment strategist Tom Wickenden said the short-term impacts were obviously visible, but investors should ...

US, Iran agree to cease fire, outlook remains 'uncertain'

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... downgrades in the coming weeks but shouldn't vary too much away from the average stock that is down about 15%. However, Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said, despite Trump's ultimatum on Iran, the market reaction was more "muted" than previously ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... to 3.3%, meaning inflation has now held at 3.3% for the past three months. While that may seem like positive news, Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the data does not necessarily mean inflation is easing. "As the RBA has long argued, the ...

Chalmers looks to shore up fuel supply as Iran war continues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... Hormuz is open to all except those who violate our soil. We firmly confront delirious threats on the battlefield." Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said there is now a very real risk of a major surge in risk-off sentiment, adding that hopes ...

Another RBA hike in May 'not a done deal'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... remain highly uncertain, but under a wide range of possible scenarios could add to global and domestic inflation." Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the board's differing views "suggests a rate hike at the next policy meeting in May is ...

Fixed income becoming an ETP staple: Rainmaker

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... heightened level of volatility and investor sentiment will reflect the geopolitical risk that is dominating the market." Betashares investment strategist Tom Wickenden said the heightened geopolitical tensions centered on the ongoing war in Iran has ...

Betashares invests in AUD-backed stablecoin

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
Betashares has made a minority strategic investment in Macropod - a licensed issuer of an Australian dollar-backed stablecoin. Betashares made the investment alongside global and regional digital asset companies, including Galaxy Digital, Flowdesk ...

ASX loses $100bn as Iran war escalates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... surged more than 20% due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz; a critical checkpoint for the world's oil supply. Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said with oil unable to flow through the Strait of Hormuz, supplies are becoming more limited. ...

Active ETFs drew unprecedented flows in 2025: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... in the active ETFs segment. A similar approach by the Magellan Group places it in third position with 12.3%, behind Betashares (17.6%)," Morningstar said. "Vanguard secures its position as the fourth-largest provider, with a 10.3% market share, supported ...