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BlackRock to launch first active income-focused ETF

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... responsible for leveraging BlackRock's global investment process and Aladdin technology to deliver bottom-up research and active risk management. The introduction of ICME follows the launch of the iShares US Factor Rotation Active ETF earlier this year. ...

Half of super investments now offshore: NAB

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... said: "The shift to more than 50% international allocation reflects a commitment to diversification and delivering the best risk-adjusted returns for members." "Funds are responding to market volatility and regulatory change by strengthening their liquidity ...

Industry bodies offer Payday Super resources

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
Two industry bodies have launched resources to help superannuation funds comply with the looming Payday Super legislation, as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) warns employers to be ready by 1 July 2026. The Association of Superannuation Funds of ...

Sustainable investments jump 49% in two years

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... are witnessing is not just an increase in assets under management, but a structural shift in how investors assess value, risk and impacts," she said.

Largest managers' assets climb 9.4%: Research

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
The Thinking Ahead Institute (Thinking Ahead) published the 2025 World's largest asset managers report. The research indicated a continued recovery for the asset management industry with the value of total assets under management (AUM) at 500 of ...

Wealthy families double down on private markets: JP Morgan

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
... shared passion and enduring value," the report read. Fifty-six percent of principals cited geopolitical tensions as the top risk in today's environment. The report notes a pragmatic response by principals where focus has been on diversifying exposure ...

Super funds a "standout" in risk and compliance hiring: Kaizen

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
Superannuation funds have been a standout driver of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) hiring, according to a report by Kaizen Recruitment. The latest salary guide by the recruitment firm found pockets of resilience and emerging opportunities in ...

Uniting Financial Services appoints chief executive

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
... the position of chief executive. He assumes the role from acting chief executive John McComb, who will continue as chief risk officer. Smith brings a wealth of experience in financial services and corporate advice to the role. Formerly, he was the chief ...

HESTA, Vision Super divest Israeli securities

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025
... several banks listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and bonds issued by the state of Israel due to an assessment of higher risk," a HESTA spokesperson said. Last week, Vision Super reportedly dumped investments in Israeli stocks and bonds, making the ...

Macquarie half-year profit rises to $1.7bn

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025
... products and new markets; ongoing investment in our operating platform; a strong and conservative balance sheet; and a proven risk management framework and culture," Wikramanayake said. It has appointed KPMG as its auditor, to commence in April 2027 ...