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Global tech companies eyeing super funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2025
... from data solutions, security servicing and custody, and solutions for the wealth sector. "I think this will be the first time that we actually get to see real technology adoption and trends coming into our market and speaking about the use cases," Janz ...

ASIC clearing and settlements powers to curb ASX monopoly

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2025
... core technology systems are designed and developed in a way that facilitates third-party access. The rules mark the first time ASIC exercises its new powers under the Competition in Clearing and Settlement (CiCS) services reforms passed in September ...

Brookfield subsidiary launches credit fund locally

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2025
... as well as the investment manager for the fund. Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions acts as distributor. This is the first time that Channel IM has partnered with Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions. Channel Capital managing director Glen Holding said ...

Briefcase launches five SMAs on Praemium

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
... previously out of reach for their retail clients. "These new multi-asset portfolios, available to retail investors for the first time, are designed to accommodate a wide range of investor risk profiles. They provide flexibility and precision in investment ...

Transfer balance cap to rise on July 1

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
... will meet a condition of release by June 30. Chow said for those looking to start a retirement phase pension for the first time, advisers should think carefully about whether to start the pension now or wait until July 1 to get the full benefit of the ...

FOMC holds rates as Chalmers boasts 'our inflation is lower'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
... election." Chalmers' comments come as the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady overnight at 4.25-4.5%. It was the first time since August 2024 the FOMC left policy unchanged. While the decision to keep rates in the US steady was no surprise ...

Climate funds see first year of outflows

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
... following redemptions of US$13.3 billion in 2023. By contrast, conventional fund peers saw inflows of $740 billion. For the first time, the US sustainable funds universe contracted with more funds closing their ESG mandates than new fund launches. "High ...

Global dividend strength to continue: Plato

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
... increases," Pennell said. "2024 also saw technology giants including Meta Platforms and Alphabet pay dividends for the first time, while higher interest rates increased net interest margins leading to very strong dividend growth for financials, with ...

Bain Capital improves Insignia Financial bid

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2025
... launched during the quarter, attracting an investment of $200 million from an external institution. The new fund is the first time Insignia's alternatives capability has been packaged for the external market. Its private equity business also achieved ...

Bitcoin returns 147%, outshines bull market

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 JAN 2025
... opposed to crypto. Donald Trump's election in the US marks an historic shift for the cryptocurrency industry. For the first time, we will have a US President who appears poised to actively support the industry, fostering an environment of greater ...