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Investors fear impact of rising inflation

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 NOV 2021
Retail investors are concerned that inflation will have negative impacts on their portfolios but are split when it comes to making changes because of this, new research shows.

Daintree Capital lists active hybrid ETF

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 NOV 2021
The boutique investment management firm listed a hybrid exchange traded fund (ETF) in a single unit structure on the ASX.

CFA Institute launches new ESG standard

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 NOV 2021
CFA Institute launched the Global ESG Disclosure Standards for Investment Products, a new standard designed to facilitate more accurate evaluation of ESG investment products.

Munro Partners launches climate fund

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 NOV 2021
The investment manager alongside GSFM launched a new fund that provides exposure to companies benefiting from the move to decarbonisation.

Governments must act on net zero: Morningstar

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 NOV 2021
Asset managers around the world are working hard to turn their investment strategies into measurable emissions reductions, but must be attuned to the risk of net zero washing, new research says.

Wells Fargo deals finalise

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 NOV 2021
Computershare has completed its acquisition of Wells Fargo Corporate Trust Services' assets. At the same time, Wells Fargo Asset Management has been officially rebranded as Allspring Global Investments.

Montaka Global inks new distribution deal

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 2 NOV 2021
Specialist global equities manager Montaka Global has confirmed a distribution deal with an Australian firm.

Most shorted companies on ASX: Report

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 2 NOV 2021
Australia's most shorted listed companies include several mining and resources companies along with Crown Resorts and accounting software firm Xero.

Westpac profit jumps 138%

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 NOV 2021
Westpac reported a whopping 138% jump in statutory profit to $5.5 billion in its full-year September 2021 results.

Ninety One launches net zero index

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 1 NOV 2021
Ninety One, formerly Investec Group, has launched a net zero index in response to ubiquitous net zero commitments from institutional investors, nations and companies.