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AQR picks SG Hiscock & Company as distribution partner

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026

Quantitative investor AQR Capital Management has appointed SG Hiscock & Company (SGH) as its distribution partner. SGH has begun rolling out the AQR Wholesale Managed Futures Fund to sophisticated investors. The actively managed fund invests in futures ...

AGP, Muzinich & Co. debut private credit ETF

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026

... p.a. since inception. Muzinich & Co. portfolio manager Ji He spearheads the strategy, which aims to outperform the S&P BDC Index USD Price Return (Unhedged). New York-based global corporate credit specialist Muzinich & Co had a total of $59 billion in ...

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

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026

... but also to a narrow part of the market falling hard. "That distinction matters. When the biggest names in a concentrated index are also the most crowded trades, shocks can hit portfolios much harder than investors expect," he said. "Concentration in ...

Fidante shutters Ox Capital

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026

... support." The Dynamic Emerging Markets Fund at the end of February returned 9.8% p.a. over a three-year period while its index achieved 19.3% p.a. It had almost $60 million in assets. The Ox Capital Emerging Markets Fund, meanwhile, delivered similar ...

Potential US recession in three years: Global insurers

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026

... not expect the US to be in a recession over the medium term. Despite the concerns, 88% of respondent predict the S&P 500 Index this year will climb higher and that US assets will continue to dominate global multi-asset portfolios. "The US accounts for ...

Vanguard launches four new funds

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

... technology and income-focused allocations in diversified portfolios. The four products include the Vanguard Global Technology Index ETF (ASX:VTEK) with a 0.23% management fee per annum; Vanguard Global Technology Index (Hedged) ETF (ASX:VTKH), with a ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.7% in the 12 months to February 2026, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "The 3.7% annual CPI inflation to February eased slightly from the 3.8% annual CPI inflation to January," ABS head of ...

Yarra hunts for superior returns outside ASX giants

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

... with ex-20 exposure, which provides diversification and outperformance. After that investors can extend exposure through index investing for lower fees. He added the Australian market is narrow and owning stocks across the spectrum maximises the addressable ...

Soul Patts profit up, returns 9.7%

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

... billion - a 14.6% growth from 1H25 of $12.1 billion - delivering a return of 9.7% and outperforming the ASX 200 Total Return Index by 6.6%. Notably, emerging companies were the standout category at a 36.7% total return, driven by exposure to the energy ...

Contact Asset Management terminates sole fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026

... The fund sought to invest in tomorrow's leaders, backing mid and small cap companies that sit outside the S&P/ASX 50 Index. "The closure decision has not been taken lightly. It follows a thorough assessment of the fund, market demand and expected ...

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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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