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Mirae to launch local ETF suite

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2022
... Walesby said Mirae will also focus on building the local actively managed fund capabilities, on top of two unlisted mutual funds that are currently on offer, which have plans to list in the near future. "We have other emerging markets and Asian-focused ...

BetaShares adds e-commerce ETF to thematic range

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2022
... s has announced the addition of the BetaShares Online Retail and E-Commerce ETF (IBUY) to its leading range of thematic funds. The BetaShares Online Retail and E-Commerce ETF (IBUY) will be an Australian-first, providing exposure to up to 100 leading ...

APRA to continue scrutiny of trustees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 FEB 2022
... supervisors will target trustees identified in 2021 as having sub-standard practices. These funds were identified in thematic reviews. For those not specifically captured in these reviews, APRA will undertake a gap analysis. It will also continue placing ...

Plato launches net zero fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 31 JAN 2022
... zero now' option for investors. "We believe the race to net zero emissions will be the most important investment thematic over the next 30 years, and we think this unique strategy provides a way for investors to achieve net zero now, while gaining ...

BNP Paribas AM appoints wholesale distribution head

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 JAN 2022
... in building relationships is key, particularly at an exciting time for us where we are launching more sustainable and thematic strategies into the market." Ngoeun reports directly to Grybas.

Tough quarter for Pendal

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 14 JAN 2022
... target markets, is working closely with fund managers to strengthen investment performance and has launched new impact and thematic that are quickly gaining traction and meeting the changing needs of clients. We remain committed to bringing investment ...

Global equities ETPs reap benefits of conversion

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022
... assessed 23 ETPs in the research. Unit trusts on the other hand had 198 vehicles with about $110 billion of assets. On a net funds flow basis, active international equities unlisted unit trusts lost 4% ($3.5bn) over 12 months and 15% ($13.2bn) over three ...

Aussie investors retain home bias: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022
... higher portfolio allocation (users are placing more money in these assets)," Guiamatsia said. "There is also a strong ESG thematic overlaying these changing trends in investor behaviour - close to one in two investors report considering ESG principles ...

Pension scheme, UBS divest energy companies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 DEC 2021
... important issue like climate change to achieve better risk-adjusted returns for our members." Also commenting, UBS AM head of thematic engagement and collaboration Francis Condon said: "We view engagement as fundamental to any sustainable investing approach. ...

QIC, Sunsuper acquire NZ healthcare asset

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 10 DEC 2021
... strong potential for future growth and expansion over time. This investment is wholly aligned with our sector centric, thematic-based infrastructure investment strategy. "It leverages one of our key megatrends, an aging population, and the secular tailwinds ...