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Smart beta ETF inflows on track to hit $10bn

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026

... are being built. "Smart beta ETFs are increasingly being used as core building blocks, helping investors improve diversification, manage risk and enhance return potential alongside traditional market-cap strategies. In a market where scrutiny on fees ...

Aussie private credit shows strength, lures offshore investors: Report

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026

... managers compete to put capital to work," the report read. "The sector anticipates accelerated growth driven by diversification demands from investors seeking alternative return sources." Conversely, Australian investors are investing "significant capital" ...

FEATURE: Private equity | Time to deploy

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026

... we believe in unlisted assets and specifically private equity," she says. "First, it's really capturing the diversification that comes from the illiquidity premium. Because unlisted assets can't be sold instantly on the share market, investors ...

Spheria launches active ETF for small caps fund

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026

... Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "Russia's invasion of Ukraine accelerated defence spending and European energy diversification. The Iran conflict is now doing the same for global energy self-sufficiency, while fracturing the US security umbrella ...

Magellan shareholders say yes to Barrenjoey takeover

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

... capital markets activities, each of which is driven by different underlying factors and market conditions. This diversification is deliberate," he added. Formica said the combined group will have a strong balance sheet, significant free cash flow, and ...

Macquarie-backed IDA sets up $150m credit warehouse

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026

... architecture of products for private wholesale investment clients by enabling optimised portfolio construction and diversification. "Securing support from another global financial institution demonstrates the strength and quality of IDA's platform and ...

FEATURE: Global equities | Triaging tech's second act

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... the market rally outside tech. This is a very healthy development and once again demonstrates the benefits of diversification." However, Scarpato notes that it won't take much for sentiments to turn sour considering how myopic and short-term the market ...

Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... recently have been left unchecked. These have ultimately exposed members to higher-risk products and inadequate diversification, resulting in significant losses that peaked at about $1 billion. Many of the victims were contacted by lead generators to ...

Orbis appoints ex-Antipodes Partners investment director

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

... our best ideas. In today's market environment, that's not just additive, it's becoming essential for diversification and long-term outcomes." Savas has more than 20 years' experience across Sydney, Singapore and London, with a host of ...

Iran conflict exposes 'fault line' in Australian equities: VanEck

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026

... market risk, is what many investors should be watching now. He added that as market shocks work through portfolios, diversification is back in focus, particularly beyond the mega-caps. "The market sell-off linked to the outbreak of war in Iran has highlighted ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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