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Uncertainty propels investors towards active managers

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2025
... sentiment is especially prominent in Australia, as 84% of Australian investors plan to do so, with 77% believing active management can "deliver value". Investors are also actively seeking returns through both public and private markets, with public equities ...

Bentham adds to distribution team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025
... to grow," said Richard Quin, Bentham founder and investment chief. "With 2025 poised to be a pivotal year for active management, their expertise will support deeper engagement across our client base," he said. "Despite ongoing market volatility, Bentham's ...

Alternatives high on the radar to escape Trump's tariffs: Fidante

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
... uncertainty and to ensure their portfolios are protected across market cycles." Reedman believes now is the time active management and stock selection is going to "come to the fore." "It is likely global macroeconomic and geopolitical tensions will continue ...

Schroders expands active ETF suite

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
... landscape is ever changing, and active ETFs have been a part of that. They play a vital role in democratising active management with easy access to valuable active investment capabilities," Schroders Australia chief executive Simon Doyle said. "We are ...

BlackRock to list its first active ETF in Australia

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025
... "... IACT showcases the power of combining deep research, real-time data, and machine learning with BlackRock's active management expertise - now delivered in a convenient, cost-effective ETF wrapper," Hodges said. "This gives investors an accessible ...

Managed funds should be 'prepared to take less'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025
... investors into your own pocket. I'm not a big fan of that." Hannah agreed, saying while there is a place for active management, the fees in the space outweigh the performance of the product when there are plenty of alternatives available. "Active ...

AustralianSuper adds global equity manager

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAY 2025
... $365 billion superannuation fund's London office. The appointment comes as a super fund moves to add more active management skills and manage a bigger chunk of international equities in-house. Over half of the super fund's assets are invested ...

Cbus plays it steady amid rocky start to the year

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
After a stretch that's favoured equities, particularly passive strategies, which hasn't bode well for active management or diversified portfolios, the tide is beginning to turn, according to Cbus deputy chief investment officer Leigh Gavin. Gavin said ...

Japanese asset manager enters Australian market

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2025
... worldwide. "Our expansion into the Australian market signifies an exciting chapter for SMDAM. Our commitment to active management and uncovering market inefficiencies through disciplined investment approaches aligns perfectly with the needs of Australian ...

Aussie dividends underperform on global scale: Janus Henderson

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2025
... exposure to businesses with sustainable competitive advantages across a diverse range of industries." He noted that active management will remain crucial in the current climate. Meantime, globally, Janus Henderson client portfolio manager Jane Shoemake ...