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Instos lower active risk to 'eke out more alpha': Acadian

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2026
... active risk are gaining traction among institutional clients as they look to "eke out more alpha" and differentiate from the index. Acadian is a quantitative manager with US$239.6 billion under management globally. It has been in Australia for 20 years ...

ASX capital raisings fall, derivatives activity climbs

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2026
... futures and options on futures contracts increased 27% year-on-year, while single-stock options contracts declined 12%. Index options activity was unchanged. The report also showed reduced activity in over the counter (OTC) clearing, with the notional ...

Australian dividend distributions rebound in Q3

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2026
... have lagged due to increasing interest rates and cooled mortgage demand. Meanwhile, Taiwan was the only major market in the index to set a new third-quarter record, with high double-digit growth across the sector led by TSMC and Hon Hai. In all, both ...

Briefcase upgrades adviser portfolio reporting

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2026
Investment technology provider Briefcase has upgraded its platform with new performance attribution and tax reporting capabilities. The upgrade was designed to give financial advisers greater insight into portfolio returns and the impact of personalised ...

Consistent climate disclosures matter: ASFA, ACSI

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2026
... opportunities," the statement read. They added the value of this information extends to users through external managers, data and index providers, ratings agencies and stewardship services, where it is combined with other information. "Super funds invest ...

Betashares launches ETF amid smart beta surge

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
... Betashares Global Fundamental Value ETF (ASX: GVAL) tracks the FTSE Developed Markets Select ex Australia Fundamental Value Index, comprising up to 750 companies, and implements a "full replication" strategy, investing in securities that comprise the ...

ASIC ups thresholds for NTA requirements

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2026
ASIC has introduced new rules that will require managed investment schemes (MISs) to increase minimum financial thresholds in their net tangible assets (NTAs). From 1 July 2027, responsible entities of MISs, as well as investor-directed portfolio service ...

Executives prioritise protecting capital, managing macroeconomic volatility: MSCI

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2026
... priorities sat ahead of regulatory alignment and disclosure (28%), understanding investor perception (22%), and managing index inclusion and benchmark positioning (5%). The survey found executives were also looking for insights on emerging risk areas ...

Brighter Super changes up investment, insurance fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2026
Not-for-profit fund Brighter Super has introduced numerous changes to its fees, decreasing investment fees while increasing insurance costs. Effective October 1, the super fund lowered investment fees and transaction costs across most options. Its MySuper ...

Australia's retirement system receives first A-grade

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2026
... Australia's retirement system has finally received an A-grade rating in the annual Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index after stagnating at the B+ level for the last five years. The superannuation system received an upgrade this year thanks to ...
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