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Funds SA, Mercer Super make key appointments

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUL 2024
... Global Foreign Exchange Committee, which coordinates standards for central banks and private sector companies in the currencies market. Meanwhile, Mercer Super has appointed Jim Minto as the chair of Mercer Super, replacing Jan Swinhoe who stepped down ...

Government lifts funding to preserve banking in the Pacific

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2024
... correspondent banking services of any region in the world. We know these vital services help communities to access foreign currencies and international payment systems," treasurer Jim Chalmers said at the Pacific Banking Forum. "And we also know that ...

Citi Australia appoints debt capital markets lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2024
... has consistently enjoyed a top market position for over 20 years, with multiple landmark transactions across global currencies for Australian and New Zealand borrowers." Cartel said: "The Citi Debt Capital Markets business has consistently placed in ...

Principal Finisterre launches new debt fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2024
... investors could benefit when investing in emerging markets as the Australian dollar has a natural correlation with local currencies in regions like Latin America and Africa. He added that it is also less impacted by the US dollar, which can help bolster ...

New platform launches for high-net-worth families

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2024
... and professional advisers with visibility and management of over 40 asset classes from shares and property to digital currencies and even prized collectibles such as art, jewelry and motor vehicles. "The platform also supports improved financial literacy ...

Fidelity shutters, delists funds

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2024
... maturities, below-investment grade and emerging market bonds, from anywhere in the world and denominated in various currencies. The minimum investment amount is $25,000. The fund is less than two years old and is managed by James Durance and Peter Khan ...

Social media influencers charged for promoting shady investments

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2024
... the account to provide unauthorised advice on buying and selling contracts for difference (CFDs) to bet on foreign currencies. Nwanze faces one count of breaching a "general prohibition," which means conducting regulated financial activities without ...

Two new ETFs for Franklin Templeton

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2024
... launched its Franklin K2 Athena Fund, which invests in uncorrelated risk premia strategies in equities, fixed income, and currencies.

Bitcoin hits fresh high as investors await halving event

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024
... events like the halving serve as a reminder of Bitcoin's fundamental strengths, setting it apart from traditional currencies. "While ETFs helped to break down entry barriers into crypto investing, more and more people are understanding the attractive ...

Fidelity launches global bond fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024
... modelling and specialist traders," he said. "... We have the ability to allocate exposure to different geographies, currencies, sectors, and maturities to meet the funds' return and risk objectives." The fund has a suggested minimum investment period ...