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Fed holds rates, but RBA still poised for a cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2025
The US Federal Reserve left interest rates on hold when it met overnight as it takes a "patient" stance while it awaits the inflationary impacts of US President Donald Trump's tariffs. The Fed noted that "uncertainty about the economic outlook has increased" ...

MA Financial partners to invest $2.6bn in middle market loans

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025
... its financing solutions. "SMBC, Monroe and MA Financial each share a similar approach to private credit investing with a focus on providing loans to high quality borrowers backed by top-tier middle market private equity owners," Autorino said. "These ...

Channel Capital launches Apollo asset-backed credit trust in Australia

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025
Channel Capital has launched an open-ended, semi-liquid investment solution providing Australian wholesale investors access to Apollo's asset-backed finance strategies. The strategy benefits from a "flexible" investment mandate and multiple origination ...

Australia tops list for financial services job growth

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025
... rebound in hiring across Financial Services and Tech, particularly as companies respond to both regulatory shifts and renewed focus on innovation," Winterbourn said. "Employers have started 2025 with clearer headcount strategies, which is translating ...

Future Fund muscles past annual target return, lags in March quarter

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2025
The Future Fund delivered a 7.9% return for the year to March 31, topping its annual target; though its quarterly performance undershot the benchmark. The sovereign wealth fund returned 1.2% for the March quarter, below the 1.9% target. However, over ...

HMC Capital progresses re-tenancy of Healthscope hospitals

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2025
... lenders. The arrangements are in place until May." "These arrangements provide time and enhanced liquidity for Healthscope to focus on agreeing a longer-term solution for the business with its key stakeholders," the private hospital and medical centre ...

ETF Shares introduces three ETFs on Cboe

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 MAY 2025
ETF Shares will debut three ETFs on Cboe Australia tomorrow in a bid to stake a claim in the "highly concentrated" market. ETFS US Quality ETF (BEST), ETFS US Technology ETF (WWW) and ETFS Magnificent 7+ ETF (HUGE) all invest in US shares and charge ...

Platinum merger no cure for active managers' challenges

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 5 MAY 2025
... narrowly focused on international equites, although it also employs long/short strategies and maintains an absolute-return focus like a hedge fund," he said. Data from Morningstar Direct shows that roughly 40% of L1's retail and wholesale funds under ...

Global economic uncertainty the main priority: Chalmers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 5 MAY 2025
Freshly re-elected Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the "immediate focus" of the government is tackling global economic uncertainty because of US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Speaking with the ABC after the election win, Chalmers said he is ...

Labor wins: What super, advice industries want

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 5 MAY 2025
... made financial advice harder to access and more expensive. We need to cut unnecessary red tape and ensure that advisers can focus on delivering great outcomes for their clients," Abood said. "We continue to urge the government to fix the CSLR so that ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN
Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA
Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI
The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA
MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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