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ETF adoption hits 'meaningful threshold' among SWFs

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
... considerations are becoming as important as return in portfolio design. Jonathon Crook, Invesco head of Australia and New Zealand, said resilience is an increasingly an "explicit design objective, with institutions building portfolios intended to absorb ...

NZ Super names private equity lead

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation has appointed William Fletcher as head of private equity and alternative investments, bolstering leadership across one of the fund's fastest growing investment portfolios. Fletcher joins from Fisher Funds ...

Corruption, governance risks: The cost of doing business in emerging markets?

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... top spot for the eighth time in a row with the highest score of 89. Finland (88), Singapore (84), Australia (76) and New Zealand (81) also score highly - countries perceived to be the least corrupt or "clean" countries. Weak governance and limited accountability ...

Advisers expect growth despite uphill challenges

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... growth of 14.4% over the past year and expect a further 13.8% in the year ahead. Natixis IM head of Australia and New Zealand Danny King said advisers are placed against rapidly changing environment and need to recognise components that are useful to ...

Apex takes on Mercer's NZ fund admin business

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
Apex Group has expanded its presence in New Zealand, agreeing to onboard Mercer New Zealand's fund administration operations as part of its broader growth strategy across Australasia. The transaction, expected to complete in the fourth quarter of 2026 ...

First Sentier adds to C-suite, hires from Rabobank

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... executive and chief human resources officer, overseeing human resources and corporate affairs across Australia and New Zealand. She brings more than 25 years of experience spanning financial services, technology and consumer goods, having previously ...

Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... capabilities will help scale our operational foundation and support future innovation for investors." Citi Australia and New Zealand co-head, services, Mark England added: "We are thrilled to partner with Global X ETFs to provide custody, fund administration ...

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... portfolio, with up to 10% allocated to cash, and may participate in initial public offerings. It may also invest in New Zealand securities. Tyndall closed its doors in early 2026 following a mandate loss, saying the decision "reflects current dynamics ...

NZ Super extends Movac relationship with $35m investment

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... demonstrated investor confidence in Movac's investment approach, and reflected the considerable opportunities presented by New Zealand's maturing technology sector. "A sincere 'thank you' to those investors who are investing, both new and existing Movac ...

ASIC moves to preserve derivatives and securities relief framework

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... disclosure obligations for certain exchange-traded derivatives, the recognition for securities transferred through New Zealand's settlement system, transfer arrangements for foreign companies quoted on the ASX, and disclosure requirements relating to ...