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Federated Hermes launches global equity fund

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... mandates linked to several of Australia's largest superannuation funds. Benchmarking against MSCI World ex Australia Index, the strategy will typically hold between 250 and 500 stocks selected through a systematic and data driven investment process ...

Betashares, VanEck add to product lineups

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026

... index, the Solactive Developed Markets Ex Australia Momentum Select Index, has outperformed the MSCI World ex Australia Index by 3.14% p.a. from its inception in January 2011 to end December 2025. Meantime, VanEck plans to launch its 49 th offering on ...

VanEck to launch defence ETF

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024

... benchmarks. The S&P/ASX 200 index has zero exposure to military and defence industries, while the MSCI World ex Australia index has just 1.95% exposure. The sectors, however, have historically outperformed the broader market. VanEck deputy head of investments ...

Two new ETFs for Franklin Templeton

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 15 APR 2024

... emerging markets from around the world other than in Australia. The fund aims to outperform the MSCI World ex Australia Index net of returns, after fees and expenses but before taxes over the medium to longer term. FRGG portfolio manager Francyne Mu ...

Wheelhouse repositions global equity fund

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 13 SEP 2023

... under management, is now known as the Wheelhouse Global Fund. Its benchmark has changed from the MSCI World ex Australia Index to the RBA cash rate +2.5%. Its internal return target of over 8% per annum over a rolling 5-year period (net of fees and expenses ...

State Street rejigs international equities fund

KANIKA SOOD | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2020

... the name, and the benchmark from MSCI World ex Australia Select ESG Low Carbon Integrated Index to MSCI World ex Australia Index, with net dividends reinvested. This is the third benchmark change in the fund's four year life. The fees remain the same ...

State Street fund purges tobacco, weapons

KANIKA SOOD | FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2020

... around 0.15% pa to approximately 0.25% p.a." "We expect out-performance or underperformance of the MSCI World ex Australia Index for the unhedged fFund to reach or exceed 0.50% in some 12 month periods.

Praemium expands global SMA offering

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 10 APR 2018

... with sustainable business models and proven management teams. The portfolio aims to outperform the MSCI World ex Australia Index over the medium to longer term. "Investor demand for high performing, global and mid-cap equity funds continues to grow. ...

Bell AM appoints strategy and distribution head

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2015

... outperformed global benchmarks and peers since 2003. Over this time period BAM has outperformed the MSCI World ex Australia index by 2.7% p.a., and by 5.2% over the 12 months to October. The appointment follows that of Christine Feldmanis to the role ...

Market Vectors QUAL ETF added to two platforms

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2015

... 35.81% (after fees) to 29 October 2015, outperforming the standard international equity benchmark, MSCI World ex Australia Index by 4.42%. Market Vectors Australia's parent company, Van Eck, said the fund is continuing to attract strong support from ...

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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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