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Making a splash: The economic impact of AUKUS

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 OCT 2024
... and the UK, or 'AUKUS', is being sold as a boon for the economy and nation-building exercise that will amplify defence capabilities and strengthen regional security. But is it all it's cracked up to be? The landmark deal which the three countries ...

Global X launches defence technology ETF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 OCT 2024
Global X has launched a defence technology exchange-traded fund (ETF) which offers targeted exposure to sectors "driving the future of defence." The Global X Defence Tech ETF (ASX: DTEC) will afford investors access to global companies, such as those ...

Betashares launches defence ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 OCT 2024
... ETF that targets companies dedicated to manufacturing weapons and military equipment and technology. Betashares Global Defence ETF was admitted on the ASX on October 4 under the ticker code ARMR. It invests in up to 60 companies that earn over 50% of ...

ASFA launches new initiative to fight financial crime

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has launched of the ASFA Financial Crime Protection Initiative (FCPI), a project designed to bolster the superannuation sector's defences against the growing threat of financial crime. In collaboration ...

VanEck to launch defence ETF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024
VanEck will list a global defence exchange-traded fund (ETF) this Thursday on the ASX. The VanEck Global Defence ETF (ASX: DFND) will offer exposure to a portfolio of companies across sectors such as aerospace and defence, and electronics equipment ...

BlackRock launches new bond ETF

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024
... bonds. BlackRock said Australian investors may consider ULTB for portfolio diversification, as adding duration can provide defence against potential market volatility and during periods of slowing growth. Benchmarked to the ICE US Treasury 20+Year Bond ...

Losses further sink Lendlease

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2024
... which has a backlog of $3.9b and a strong preferred book, we'll look to build upon our strong capabilities in the defence, social infrastructure and workplace (including life sciences) sectors," he said. About $2.8 billion of assets are on track ...

Sequoia chief reappointed, hunt for successor kicks off

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024
... general meeting to consider deposing Crole and board member Kevin Pattison from their respective positions. Coming to their defence, Sequoia chair Charles Sweeney, who was appointed just days earlier after the sudden exit of John Larsen, told shareholders ...

Advent International lands in Australia, names MD

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2024
... for the property industry. It has also transacted in Transaction Services Group (now part of Xplor Technologies), and defence, aerospace, and technology companies Cobham and Ultra Electronics. Advent managing partner Shweta Jalan said establishing a ...

APRA: RSE licensees show 'common areas of weakness'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2024
... the environment changes. Robust governance and risk practices are RSE licensees' first and most significant line of defence against the types of scenarios contemplated in CPS 190." APRA will progress to supervise to CPS 190 from 1 January 2025, including ...