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Global X launches latest global equity ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2024
... broad global share index ETF in the Australian market to combine growth, value, and quality metrics into one solution. Its top holdings include Tesla, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Berkshire Hathaway, and Alphabet; 70.5% of the holdings are US equities. ...

The University of Sydney Endowment Fund taps new custodian

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2024
... cultural fit, the ability to form a long-term partnership, and the expertise of its teams. "When selecting a new custodian, our top priority was to choose a provide which enables us to create a long-term partnership, built on collaboration and trust. ...

Aged care costs begin to worry older Aussies

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2024
Older Australians are increasingly seeking financial advice in relation to aged care costs, new research from Challenger and National Seniors Australia shows. According to the study, calculating aged care costs has become a dominant concern for older ...

BlackRock revamps private credit business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
BlackRock is restructuring its private debt arm, saying private credit is "one of the firm's top priorities" and it intends to become a leader in the space. BlackRock is creating a Global Direct Lending business within its existing private debt function ...

Payday Super penalties ramped up ahead of legislation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... will total up to 50% of the outstanding SG charge amount The SG charge will be tax-deductible, but any penalties applied on top will not be. "The approach to correcting late contributions will be simplified under payday super. Employers will no longer ...

Federal Reserve rate cuts beckon

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
The US Federal Reserve is widely tipped to fire the starting gun on its first rate cutting cycle in years; here's what top economists see unfolding. AMP deputy chief economist Diana Mousina said some people believe the Fed is behind the curve and that ...

Former industry fund chief in new role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... drove the asset owner's strategic direction to deliver growth via two fund mergers. The superannuation fund ranks in the top third of regulated superannuation funds for membership, cash flow and investment returns. Baird currently serves as a director ...

Lazard AM brings Japanese equities fund to Australia

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
Lazard Asset Management has launched a Japanese equities fund to local investors. The Lazard Japanese Strategic Equity Fund invests in "undervalued" opportunities in Japanese equities, and aims to achieve a total return that exceeds that of the Tokyo ...

New global chiefs for abrdn, Schroders

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
UK fund managers abrdn and Schroders named their new respective chief executives, both of whom were promoted to the top job. abrdn made Jason Windsor its permanent chief executive after he took the post in an acting capacity in June from Stephen Bird. ...

NZ Super Fund shines bright with standout return

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
... benchmark by 1.46% per annum or $17 billion since inception. NZ Super Fund chief executive Jo Townsend, who stepped into the top job in March after eight years at Funds SA, credited robust global share market returns for the fund's strong investment ...