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Aussie IPO launches at decade high

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2018
Australian IPO launches hit a 10-year high in the first half of this year, yet the capital they raised is significantly lower than the past four years, according to Baker McKenzie.

TCorp to issue sustainability bonds

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2018
The NSW Government's debt issuer is making a move into sustainability bonds, with the first issuance expected in the second half of 2018.

Investors drive third SCA unlisted retail fund

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2018
Investor demand is the driving force behind the launch of a third unlisted retail fund from $2.5 billion property group SCA.

Contango to launch global active ETF

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2018
Contango Asset Management (CGA) is planning to launch a global equities active ETF on the ASX, overseen by a US-based investment partner, and has recruited a new distribution team.

Asset manager awards admin mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2018
An Australian alternative asset manager has awarded a fund administration mandate to US firm SS&C Technologies.

Fidante eyes actively managed ETFs

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUN 2018
The $57 billion multi-boutique asset manager will launch a series of actively managed exchange-traded funds, starting with an actively managed fixed income ETF that it says will be the first of its kind in the Australian market.

Perpetual launches ethical fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUN 2018
Perpetual launched a new fund that applies strict social and ethical considerations to meet a gap in the local fixed income market.

Macquarie bolsters green investments

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUN 2018
Macquarie Group issued a new loan facility, including $880 million to be specifically directed into green projects.

Active shortfalls see pension fund fee restructure

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUN 2018
Inadequate returns by active managers will see Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) revise its fee structure to prioritise performance.

Pension fund becomes green lender

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUN 2018
A $470 billion pension fund is set to issue its inaugural green bond, providing additional funding to increase its own green holdings.