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Monochrome files for first Bitcoin ETF in Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023
... institutional event in Bitcoin history. In addition to BlackRock, the SEC is considering applications from several other fund managers including, Bitwise, Wise Origin, WisdomTree, VanEck, and Invesco.

Does ESG have a fiduciary issue?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2023
... whether it hinders performance. During a research launch event, panellists said effective ESG integration means asset managers can incorporate the most meaningful and material information into the investment process. This includes ESG risks, as well ...

Lowe hands down RBA board shake up

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023
... embarking on a significant program of cultural change. First steps include updating leadership goals that apply to all managers to make it clearer that they are expected to create an inclusive environment. Additionally, there will also be a comprehensive ...

Australian ETF industry crosses $150bn milestone

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2023
... right across their portfolio, whether it's shifting from higher cost unlisted funds, replacing underperforming active managers or improving diversification beyond the selection of single stocks," Vynokur said. "This trend shows no sign of slowing ...

Ownership changes spur upheaval in unit trust sector

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUL 2023
Fund managers that were recently acquired or have undergone significant structural changes are seeing massive outflows within their unit trust business to the tune of $21 billion. According to Rainmaker's Benchmarking research note, an interesting ...

16% of asset managers to exit by 2027: PwC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2023
... to undergo seismic change in the coming years, according to a new report by PwC. The report, which surveyed 500 asset managers and institutional investors, forecast that 16% of asset and wealth management firms will either cease operations or be absorbed ...

Asset managers dismiss liquidity risks: FCA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2023
Too many asset managers are disregarding liquidity risks and are unprepared in the event of mass redemptions, a review by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) finds. The UK regulator found that many authorised funds dismiss their liquidity management ...

ASX consultation: Time to say goodbye to mFund?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2023
... mFund was conceived to simplify the way investors accessed unlisted managed funds, while simultaneously broadening fund managers distribution networks and offering brokers a broader range of products. However, since its inception, mFund has only amassed ...

abrdn's Jollie outlines next steps

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2023
... of capital in Australia will continue to grow, thanks to compulsory superannuation, there are real headwinds for fund managers. "Fewer superannuation fund clients, declining revenue margins, insourcing of investment management, the continued trend to ...

Frontier calls for better unlisted asset valuations

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2023
Frontier Advisors is collaborating with Australian asset owners to hold fund managers to account regarding the accurate valuation of unlisted assets. The consulting firm was spurned to action amid robust growth in the superannuation sector, with an ...