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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.

Regal Partners' FUM drops by $0.6bn

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
Regal Partners' funds under management (FUM) and commitments dipped from $22 billion to $21.4 billion in the quarter to March 2026.

K2 AM to close small cap ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
K2 Asset Management (KAM) is shutting its small cap ETF for failing to achieve sufficient scale after nearly 11 years.

Smart beta ETF inflows on track to hit $10bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
Betashares tells Financial Standard smart beta ETFs have been scaling rapidly, driven by increased investor demand.

Brookfield sells minority La Trobe stake for $3bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
Brookfield has sold its significant minority stake in La Trobe Financial to a private equity investment manager.

Janus Henderson awards mandate to BNP Paribas

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
BNP Paribas has been appointed by Janus Henderson as its core banking and fund-servicing partner across Australia and European markets.

GCI Funds raises $125m for second strategic capital fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
Australian mid-market private credit asset manager GCI Funds has successfully raised $125 million for the launch of its second fund in its strategic capital series - the Strategic Capital Fund 2 - after raising $100 million for the first product in December ...

Aussie private credit shows strength, lures offshore investors: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
A new report reveals the strength of Australia's private credit sector compared to global markets, which is attracting substantial offshore capital, particularly from high-net-worth individuals, family offices and insurance companies.

More M&A amid AI buildouts, heightened costs: Fidelity International

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
M&A activity will continue to ramp up across most sectors as businesses look to capitalise on AI buildouts while sustaining higher operational costs, a new survey found.

Netwealth reports $4bn net inflows

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
Despite the effects of ongoing market volatility, Netwealth saw total funds under administration lift to $125.8 billion in the March quarter.