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The 14 issues prompting SQM Research’s ‘Watch’ on private credit

The 14 issues prompting SQM Research’s ‘Watch’ on private credit

SQM Research has detailed the 14 observable issues which gave rise to its decision to place the private credit sector on 'Watch'.
SQM Research applies ‘Watch’ status to private credit sector

SQM Research applies ‘Watch’ status to private credit sector

SQM Research has imposed a 'Watch' status to the private credit sector amid increased regulator scrutiny and observable issues.
Rest backs internal global equities team with $300m mandate

Rest backs internal global equities team with $300m mandate

Big retail industry fund Rest has backed in its internal global equities investment team with a $300 million mandate with the more to follow.
David Wilson JANA

JANA boosts wealth arm with investment consultant appointment

Yasmine Raso 24 March 2025 No Comments

JANA has signalled its dedication to cater to the wealth sector with the appointment of David Wilson as Senior Investment Consultant.

Sustainabilty

Perpetual commits $60m to flagship sustainability-focused fund

Patrick Buncsi 24 March 2025 No Comments

Perpetual has added Osmosis’s flagship sustainability strategy to its investment offering, committing AU$60 million to the sustainability-focused fund

Rejection

Analysts see ‘minimal’ outflow impact for Metrics

Mike Taylor 20 March 2025 2 Comments

In circumstances where there has been limited engagement between Metrics and Count Limited, analysts expect outflows to be minimal.

ASIC sues Binance for consumer protection failures

ASIC moves further on First Guardian MIS

Mike Taylor 19 March 2025 One Comment

ASIC has moved further in its investigation of the First Guardian Master Fund moving for the appointment of liquidators to the company.

Distorted investment

DomaCom chair reassures investors

Staff Writer 18 March 2025 No Comments

Fractionalised investment specialist DomaCom has emerged from a challenging 2024 with its new chair pointing to a stronger future.

Managed accounts

3 in 5 Australian advisers now using managed accounts

Mike Taylor 17 March 2025 4 Comments

Three in five Australian financial advisers are using managed accounts for their clients according to new research from Investment Trends.

Capital markets

Wilson AM launches new LIC to bridge impending bank hybrid gap

Yasmine Raso 14 March 2025 No Comments

Wilson Asset Management has launched an LIC offering investors steady monthly income stream and capital growth with less risk exposure.


INDUSTRY NEWS

The future of equities

Financial Newswire Contributor 10 March 2025

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Find out what Loomis Sayles’ Aziz Hamzaogullari had to say about the future of equities in our Next Decade Investing white paper.

Protect their futures. Grow your business. 

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 March 2025

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By combining MLC Life Insurance’s 138-year history with the support of Nippon Life, Acenda will continue to offer competitive and innovative cover.

Thinking Local, Winning Global – Unit Registry as a Strategic Advantage

Financial Newswire Contributor 20 February 2025

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 Unlock the potential of unit registry to streamline operations, strengthen investor relationships and transform data into a powerful tool for growth 

Outlook 2025: Plan for growth, Prepare for volatility

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 February 2025

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After two years of weak returns, 2024 has proven to be a rewarding year for Australian investors. What will 2025 bring?


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Rich Hill

Principal AM hires senior global real estate specialist

Patrick Buncsi | 14 March 2025US investment firm Principal Asset Announcement has appointed a new global head of real estate research & strategy
High Net Worth

LIS leverages Netwealth and iCapital to deliver HNW IMA

Staff Writer | 13 March 2025Lonsec Investment Solutions has leveraged the capabilities of Netwealth and iCapital to launch an IMA aimed at HNWs.
Managed accounts

Advice benefits from Individualisation of managed accounts

Mike Taylor | 12 March 2025Financial advisers and advice licensees stand to regain control from the individualisation of managed accounts.
Managed account portfolio

Managed accounts FUM stands at $232.7b

Mike Taylor | 11 March 2025Managed accounts funds under management has continued to grow strongly, according to the latest IMAP/Milliman census data.

Simon Conn to depart IML

Mike Taylor | 7 March 2025In what represents another key departure from the founding team, veteran IML portfolio manager will be departing his role in June.
ETF fund launch

State Street signals ‘exponential’ ETF market growth in 2025

Yasmine Raso | 7 March 2025New research from State Street has indicated 'exponential growth' is on the horizon for the Australian ETF industry, with 25 per cent growth expected.
Janus takes T-Bills into the blockchain

‘A seismic change’: Tokenisation a $135b money-saver for asset managers

Patrick Buncsi | 7 March 2025Asset tokenisation could potentially unlock more than US$135 billion in savings for AMs, a new research paper reveals.
Fund of funds partnership arrangement

Australian dividends lag behind record-breaking global counterparts

Yasmine Raso | 6 March 2025Despite global dividends reaching a high of $1.75 trillion in 2024, Australian dividends slipped by 6.4 per cent as key companies cut payouts.