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US equities face volatility as growth risks mount: Morgan Stanley

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2025
US equities face a volatile path ahead as policy uncertainty, fiscal constraints, immigration enforcement, the lagged impact of interest rate hikes, and strong dollar combine to pressure earnings forecasts, according to Morgan Stanley.

Vanguard rejigs Ethically Conscious options

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2025
Vanguard is updating its Ethically Conscious range of funds on the back of the FTSE Russell adding extra thresholds that will screen out more companies involved in fossil-fuel related activities.

Managed accounts sector grows to $233bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2025
Managed accounts assets jumped 23.2% to $232.8 billion in the year to 2024, the latest figures from the Institute of Managed Account Professionals (IMAP) show.

IAM mandate grows to $130m

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2025
Income Asset Management's (IAM) mandate to refinance digital non-bank lender MoneyMe's debt facility has grown to $130 million.

Partners Group buys local data centre operator

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2025
Partners Group, housing over US$150 billion assets under management, is set to acquire an Australian data centre provider, investing up to $1.2 billion to spearhead "next generation" platforms across Australia.

UniSuper waters down 'volatile' environmental option

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025
UniSuper has refreshed the investment strategy for its Global Environmental Opportunities option to stabilise returns.

Swiss fund manager expands in Australia

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025
Swiss investment firm Youngtimers AG has expanded in the region with the acquisition of Sydney-based Richmond Funds Management (RFM).

Bain, CC Capital up Insignia bids

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025
The bidding war for Insignia Financial is escalating, with Bain Capital and CC Capital improving their offers.

Vanguard launches two new diversified ETFs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
Vanguard has launched two new diversified exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the ASX, catering to high-growth investors and those seeking steady income.

Aussie ETF market tipped to hit $300bn in 2025

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
The local ETF market is expected to see net inflows of over $50 billion this year, bringing total funds under management (FUM) to $300 billion, according to new analysis from State Street.