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Macquarie AM launches global small caps ETF

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... under management of $2 billion. "With concentration in large cap stocks in the S&P500 at or near all-time highs, diversification into small caps has become even more important in balancing portfolio exposures. In increasingly complex and volatile markets ...

Brookfield accelerates infrastructure strategy in Australia

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... among individual investors for infrastructure assets that can provide stable cash flows, inflation protection and diversification benefits at a time of heightened market uncertainty. "For decades, institutional investors have benefited from Brookfield's ...

Asset owners staying invested in the US: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... from the US, asset owners understand the need to continue to stay invested in the US market while ensuring deeper diversification. Led by the Morningstar Sustainalytics and Morningstar Indexes teams, the report included direct interviews with 25 asset ...

ETF a rising craze among the Gen Z: Vanguard

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... found men are more likely than women to report being very familiar or somewhat familiar with ETFs. Simplicity and diversification were the standout reasoning for the rising appeal of ETFs. Around three in 10 respondents point to instant diversification ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... Australia, pointing to a 16% earnings potential over the next two years and the growing trend toward international diversification. Virtually in the last 10 years until last year, Taylor says emerging markets had very little to no earnings compared to ...

Super 'safest' entry in private market for retail investors: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

... "Super funds are Australia's mega investors, and for them, investment in private assets is a well-established diversification strategy," Morningstar said. It added there is also a strong appetite among large super funds to invest in private assets. "We ...

Capital Group, KKR launch public-private fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

... bond funds and alternative investments, offering the potential for enhanced returns, lower volatility and greater diversification. KKR and Capital Group formed an exclusive strategic alliance in 2024 to democratise hybrid public-private market investment ...

'Shockproof' portfolios integrate geopolitical risks: CIO

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

... avoiding such investments opportunities, rather, finding ways to build protection and resilience around them. Diversification from a total portfolio perspective, he said, is one way. Furthermore, investors should not ignore the speed at which assets ...

Janus Henderson expands private credit offering

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... Chicago-based private credit manager in October 2024 and reflects growing investor demand for alternative income and diversification strategies amid heightened market volatility and elevated interest rates. The two strategies being rolled out across ...

Feature: Private credit | The fine print

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... extremely diversified by manager and underlying credit. "You're not really paid for the upside in credit, so diversification is the free lunch," he says. ASX-listed real estate manager Qualitas group managing director Andrew Schwartz says the loan ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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