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Active funds outperform passive strategies - sometimes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2023
Morningstar has revealed that in sectors such as Australia mid/small blend and local large value equities, active funds demonstrate superiority, while passive funds remain dominant in markets with representative indexes.

Westpac reports $7.2bn profit

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2023
Soaring interest rates bolstered Westpac home and business loan books which ultimately saw the bottom line jump by 26% to $7.2 billion.

Regal Partners acquires PM Capital

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2023
Regal Partners has inked a deal to acquire PM Capital, an investment manager with a core focus on equities and fixed income strategies.

Hollywood strike plays havoc with film fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2023
The AEP Screen Fund has not been able to raise a single dollar due to the ongoing strike action in Hollywood, but GSFM chief executive Damien McIntyre is confident the money will pour in once a deal between actors and production companies is signed.

American Century unveils new global strategy

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2023
The American Century Global Sustainable Value Equity strategy will target 'diamonds in the rough' that are well positioned to benefit from a transition to more sustainable business practices.

Janus Henderson to delist from ASX

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023
Janus Henderson is set to delist from the ASX, saying the proportion of capital held through CHESS Depository Interests (CDIs) has "declined significantly."

Hejaz rolls out Australia's first Sukuk ETF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023
Islamic Finance provider Hejaz has launched Australia's first Sukuk active exchange-traded fund (ETF), offering retail investors a Shariah-compliant fixed income solution.

GQG makes official bid for PAC

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023
Pacific Current Group (PAC) confirmed it received a buyout offer from global fund manager GQG Partners (GQG), valuing the firm at $567.3 million.

Investor associations to unite

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023
Retail investor advocates the Australian Shareholders' Association (ASA) and the Australian Investors' Association (AIA) are planning to consolidate next year.

La Trobe reveals global strategy, partners

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023
La Trobe Financial is harnessing its global network to expand offshore, with the initiative kicked off with the introduction of the La Trobe US Private Credit strategy, a product created in collaboration with Morgan Stanley.