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BlackRock to list its first active ETF in Australia

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025
... aiming to deliver consistent outperformance over time. "We're excited to launch BlackRock's first active ETF in the Australian market." The new launch follows BlackRock recently acquiring a minority stake in Generation Development Group.

Coalition names shadow treasurer, financial services minister

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025
... Likewise, Financial Advice Association of Australia chief executive Sarah Abood congratulated the new shadow ministry. "The Australian financial advice sector requires substantial reform to achieve a regulatory regime that will deliver improved access ...

Responsible investing buoyed by instos: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2025
... can be integrated rigorously and credibly across a spectrum of asset classes. The latest Benchmark Report shows the Australian responsible investment market grew to $1.6 trillion in 2023, marking a 22% increase from the prior year. Such growth reflects ...

SS&C extends super fund partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2025
... Technologies for administration services, as the software solutions provider aims to expand its involvement across the Australian super sector. FES Super will continue to leverage SS&C Bluedoor, a cloud-hosted registry platform, to provide "real-time ...

Small construction firms drag productivity: CEDA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2025
... less capacity to innovate, invest in equipment and technology, and devote to training and capability building. The Australian construction sector comprises 98.5% of companies that have fewer than 20 employees, while 91% are microbusinesses with fewer ...

CFS awards global equities mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2025
... collaboration with Ironbark Asset Management, marking the Baltimore-headquartered fund manager's first foray in the Australian wholesale market last September. The Ironbark Brown Advisory Global Share Fund, an actively managed portfolio of high-conviction ...

Commodities 'crucial' for portfolio resilience: QIC

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2025
... exposures. "While commodity price movements influence a range of assets, including the equity of commodity companies and the Australian dollar, we view these as inadequate substitutes for a direct allocation to commodity futures," the paper stated. "Unlike ...

'Going corporate' key to family business success: KPMG

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2025
... Australia, family businesses represent about 70% of all businesses, with a value of around $4.3 trillion. Over half of the Australian workforce is employed by a family business, KPMG said. KPMG Enterprise Family Business global head Robyn Langsford said ...

Challenger adds to board director lineup

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025
... experiences software company. His experience also includes a 10-year stint at M&C Saatchi as managing director leading the Australian business and was previously an advisor to the board of Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation. Challenger chair Duncan ...

QIC hires institutional sales director

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025
... institutional sales, and manager research. A QIC spokesperson said: "Tracy brings a strong network and knowledge of the Australian institutional investor market, with a strong record of driving sales strategy and client relationships." Reporting to Paul ...