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Modern family offices want values aligned, pioneer companies

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025
... and trying to focus on the language of sustainability," Siddle said. Conversations, she explained, focus on how to make smart investment decisions that are going to be sustainable into the future? "How are we thinking about the sustainability of the ...

VanEck to launch 'next evolution' long short ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
... Australian market that require adaptability that are not supported by traditional active funds but will complement core beta and smart beta approaches," Neiron continued. "Recent and ongoing advances in technology and programmable learning have enabled ...

Industry breaks records for assets, flows, and product launches

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 14 JAN 2025
... exposures again led the way for flows last year, mostly via market cap index tracking ETFs, which received 81% of total flows. Smart beta products accounted for around 21% of flows, meanwhile, active ETFs saw net outflows of approximately $734 million ...

Managed funds industry winners and losers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 JAN 2025
... compared to ETPs (20:1). Interestingly, market-cap index funds are growing at a faster rate than both active management and smart beta products, which is indicative of cost as "investors care a lot about the total cost of ownership," Dyall said. "My ...

TPG co-founder David Bonderman dies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2024
David Bonderman, the co-founder of global alternatives investor TPG, passed away this week. Bonderman, affectionately known as 'Bondo' to many, was also founder of Wildcat Capital Management, the Bonderman family office, and owner of National Hockey ...

VFMC welcomes two key execs

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
... have an experienced and well-rounded financial services chief people officer join us to continue support and develop our smart, kind and inclusive culture." Earlier in her career, Fletcher worked in aviation, retail and professional services. More recently ...

Morningstar hires research manager for super

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
Morningstar Australasia has recruited a manager to lead its superannuation research coverage on local asset owners. William Anglingdarma will support Morningstar's strategy to provide comprehensive superannuation fund ratings on fund fees, features ...

HESTA names general manager of retirement

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024
HESTA has named a general manager of retirement as 14% of its members get ready to retire in the next five years. Shannon O'Shea has been appointed to the role. She was previously general manager, new business and growth enablement, a position she ...

QIC backs Virescent Ventures

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
... help transition the world to net zero. The portfolio spans clean energy, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, and smart cities. The firm invests in pre-seed to growth stages, with a focus on maximising emissions reduction and commercial outcomes. ...

Betashares Direct slashes brokerage fees on ASX 300

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
Betashares has announced zero-brokerage investing for over 300 ASX-listed shares through its platform, Betashares Direct. The feature complements the platform's existing brokerage-free offering on all ASX-traded ETFs. By eliminating transactional brokerage ...