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ETF Shares to launch two ETFs on ASX

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026

... ETFs currently available, the new funds will be distributed annually. VOLT, tracking the BITA Global Lithium Miners Select Index, will provide investors exposure to global lithium mining companies, including the PLS Group, Albemarle Corporation, Ganfeng ...

Australians favour international equity ETFs despite conflict

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026

... equities over the US as global unrest rises due to the conflict in the Middle East. BlackRock Australia iShares ETF and index investments specialist Tamara Haban-Beer Stats said investors are becoming more deliberate with their investments in the US. ...

APAC investments chief for Morningstar IM resigns

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026

Morningstar Investment Management's chief investment officer for Asia Pacific will shortly leave the post to pursue other opportunities. Matt Wacher was appointed to the role in 2019 and will finish up in late May. Wacher is also the chair of Morningstar's ...

ASIC issues roadmap for digital assets law reform

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026

... "While we do not intend to repeat any existing regulatory guidance, we are considering navigation aids (e.g. a catalogue or index) to help industry with the existing guidance," it said. During the transition period, ASIC said it plans to seek views on ...

Nearly $12bn leaves Challenger in March quarter

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026

... supported by sales in lifetime annuities and guaranteed income solutions, particularly in retirement and aged care. Challenger Index Plus sales jumped 41% to $629 million. "With APRA's new capital standards for insurers of longevity products now set ...

Global X to expand product suite with three new ETFs

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026

... is unlikely the upcoming Australian ETF will mirror the strategies from the existing iteration and may track a different index. Meanwhile, Global X also recently launched a Silver Miners ETF (SLVM) earlier this year to capitalise on the surge in silver ...

Netwealth reports $4bn net inflows

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... 20.9% on the prior corresponding period. "The March 2026 quarter saw heightened market activity, with the ASX All Ordinaries index falling 3.7% over the period, contributing to a 3% reduction in FUA from market movements," Netwealth said. Total custodial ...

NGS Super awards mandate to Milliman FRM

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

NGS Super has named Milliman Financial Risk Management (FRM) as its new implementation manager. NGS Super senior portfolio manager for alternatives Carson Drummond said the partnership improves flexibility and efficiency in the fund's internal tactical ...

Spheria launches active ETF for small caps fund

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026

... has returned 3.2% over the past 12 months as at March 31, which underperformed the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index (13.7%) by over 10%. However, over a decade horizon the fund returned 8.5% per annum (after fees), outperforming the index ...

Aussies remain 'positive' about retirement: Challenger

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

... regarding lifetime income stream strategies, will be beneficial to retirees. The third annual Challenger Retirement Happiness Index, which surveyed over 2000 Australians aged 60 and over, found overall happiness remains strong, with this year's index ...

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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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