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Macquarie AM launches global small caps ETF

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has launched a new systematic active ETF, expanding its existing range of active ETFs in Australia. Available today via the ASX, the Macquarie Global Small Companies Active ETF (ASX: MQXS) aims to offer Australian investors ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

On March 24, merely weeks into the US-Israel war on Iran, the Philippines became the first domino to fall when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint ...

Proposed CGT reforms could upend HNW low advice demand

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

The high-net-worth (HNW) population's vast pool of wealth estimated to be worth a whopping $4.4 trillion, yet only one quarter employ the services of a financial adviser, new research finds, but Labor's proposed tax reforms could change this. ...

Australian ETF market surges to record $346bn

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

... largest ETFs by market capitalisation continues to be broad-based equity exposures, including Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS), Vanguard MSCI index international Shares ETF (VAS), Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) and iShares S&P ...

GQG reports nearly US$10 outflows, keeps FUM stable

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

GQG Partners has stemmed a substantial US$9.9 billion in outflows offset by stellar investment performance to end April with US$166.9 billion in total assets. Year-to-date figures show the fund manager offsetting nearly US$10 billion in client money ...

Vision Super to close Diversified Bonds option

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

Vision Super is shutting its $24.5 million Diversified Bonds investment option due to low member demand. As at December 2025, the option represented less than 0.08% of total funds under management, Vision Super said, adding the trustee regularly reviews ...

Australians favour international equity ETFs despite conflict

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026

... are becoming more deliberate with their investments in the US. Vanguard's most popular ETF Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) reported around $880 million of inflows during the quarter. Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) remained Australia's ...

Global X to expand product suite with three new ETFs

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026

Global X has told Financial Standard it is launching three new ETFs this year, including one focussing on space technology. Global X said both the Global X Space Tech ETF and the Global X S&P World Natural Resources ETF are on track to launch this year ...

FEATURE: Private equity | Time to deploy

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026

Private markets have experienced significant growth in recent years, and investors are showing no signs of slowing down. Global private equity (PE) investment rose from US$1.8 trillion in 2024 to US$2.1 trillion in 2025, despite a decline in deal volume ...

Spheria launches active ETF for small caps fund

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026

Spheria Asset Management's Spheria Australian Smaller Companies Fund - Active ETF (ASX: SPHX) will be available on the ASX tomorrow, launching amid strong momentum shown across the broader ETF market despite volatility from the Middle East. Spheria ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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