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Select stocks in charge of their own destiny: Aoris

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025
... [fees] up 5%, 6%, or 8% - will they [clients] really know the difference?" By avoiding macro factors, companies can better focus on growth from other issues. For example, Aoris has a position in the cosmetic giant L'Oreal and, despite its global popularity ...

En garde: New fund eyes Vanguard, Betashares' turf

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025
Vanguard, Betashares, and BlackRock have an iron grip over the ETF industry, commanding the lion's share of funds under management (FUM) - thanks largely to their flagship core, low-cost equity exposures. However, Financial Standard understands that ...

DomaCom Fund names new RE

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025
... "This decision by unitholders reflects the confidence in our ability to manage the fund end-to-end, with greater agility and focus. Bringing the role of responsible entity in-house allows us to deliver faster responses, better oversight, and closer engagement ...

New SMSF industry body launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025
The SMSF Innovation Council has launched to provide the SMSF sector with education, advocacy and a best-practice framework to help navigate the digital assets landscape. Chaired by Kate Cooper, the initiative is focused on collaborating and sharing ...

Future Fund cleared to manage select asset classes in-house

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUN 2025
... capacity to be able to make transactions and manage investments internally will increase our flexibility and reinforce our focus on value for money..." However, he downplayed the development, noting that the decision to manage certain asset classes internally ...

CareSuper chief member officer to depart

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUN 2025
... into what is now CareSuper. "Our vision is to be Australia's most trusted partner in retirement confidence, and our clear focus on our members is reflected in our equal representation model," CareSuper chair Linda Scott said. "Both Rob and Wayne join ...

QIC offloads Victorian shopping centre for $440m

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUN 2025
... also means knowing when market conditions are conducive to realising value, and this excellent sale demonstrates QIC's focus on meeting the objectives of our investors," Walsh said. AFM chief investment officer Tim Meurer said the acquisition presents ...

Boutiques wield independence, specialisation over larger managers: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2025
... 40% of boutiques believe that asset class specialisation is one of their core competitive strengths, while 30% said their focus on a small number of strategies is core to their offering. Nearly a third said their independence is a key advantage of their ...

Australian Ethical, CEFC pour $30m into climate tech venture

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2025
... CTP said the re-elected Labor government has embedded certainty in its policy to provide greater guarantees and long-term focus for the cleantech sector. Globally, China continues to accelerate investments in renewables, electrification, and advanced ...

Ascalon hires from SCM, Zenith and GQG

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 16 JUN 2025
... more importantly, our clients and partners are in exceptional hands," he said. "This leadership evolution also allows me to focus even more deeply on the investment strategy and research that underpins our performance. I'm personally excited to support ...