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ETF industry prepares for significant boost in holdings in 2026

ETF industry prepares for significant boost in holdings in 2026

The Australian ETF industry is preparing for a significant boost in holdings in 2026 mainly driven by existing investors, new research says.
Direct ASIC levy towards independent investment research – AIOFP

Direct ASIC levy towards independent investment research – AIOFP

The AIOFP is arguing that financial advisers should be paying for investment research via the ASIC levy rather than trusting fund managers.
ASIC hits Diversa with First Guardian court action

ASIC hits Diversa with First Guardian court action

ASIC has hit Diversa Trustees with Federal Court action alleging failures with respect to the firm's handling of First Guardian.
EQT launches Nexus Infrastructure fund

US alts specialist taps Equity Trustees for new infra debt note

Yasmine Raso 11 December 2025 No Comments

US-based firm, Stonepeak has selected Equity Trustees as Note Trustee for its new ASX-listed infrastructure debt note, the Stonepeak-Plus INFRA1 Note.

Hands holding compensation money sack

AMP broadens retail access to institutional strategies via new deals

Yasmine Raso 9 December 2025 No Comments

AMP has partnered with two fund managers as part of its Constructor Series to deliver retail access to traditionally institutional strategies.

Finger touches ETF screen

VanEck extends subordinated debt ETF range via fixed rate offering

Yasmine Raso 9 December 2025 No Comments

VanEck has unveiled its newest ETF, a new Australian fixed-rate subordinated debt offering designed to complement its existing strategy.

ratings good and bad

Morningstar revamps medalist rating to show fee, management

Binaya Dahal 8 December 2025 No Comments

Research and ratings house Morningstar has updated its Medalist ratings regime to measure the competitiveness of fund fees.

Index investing

MSCI launches index to track public and private equity

Binaya Dahal 8 December 2025 No Comments

MSCI has broken new ground with the launch of a new index tracking private equity alongside public markets.

Man's finger on question mark

ASIC’s Macquarie 2023 Shield query was based on adviser flows

Mike Taylor 5 December 2025 6 Comments

ASIC was investigating adviser fund flows into the Shield Master Trust rather than the product itself when it contacted Macquarie in 2023.

ASIC sues Binance for consumer protection failures

No precedent in Macquarie Shield deal says ASIC

Mike Taylor 5 December 2025 No Comments

ASIC acted on its own initiative in the $521m Shield remediation deal with Macquarie and claims no inappropriate precedent has been set.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Mocktail, anyone? Investing across demographic trends

Financial Newswire Contributor 24 November 2025

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Mirova’s Jens Peers explores the generational trends shaping investment opportunities within the demographic transition.

TPD Severity: A Smarter way to protect your clients

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

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Industry-wide, Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claims have risen sharply in recent years. At Acenda, we recognise this has created challenges…

Why Durability Matters in Private Credit & How La Trobe Financial Sets the Standard

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

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In private credit, innovation matters, but lasting success relies on resilience and reliable performance in challenging market conditions.

Real Estate Private Credit’s Ongoing Role in Investment Portfolios

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

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This research paper explores the rise of commercial real estate private credit in Australia, its resilience through economic cycles, and why…


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Asleep at the wheel

ASIC asleep at the wheel – AIOFP

Mike Taylor | 4 December 2025While ASIC has highlighted its actions on Shield and First Guardian the AIOFP has told Parliamentarians the regulator was asleep at the wheel.
blinkered

ASIC didn’t know all the platforms carrying Shield

Mike Taylor | 4 December 2025ASIC has admitted that when it demanded information from Macquarie on Shield it had no visibility with respect to other platforms.
Bear traps

ASIC forewarned Govt of Shield, First Guardian MIS scenarios

Mike Taylor | 4 December 2025ASIC has told Senate Estimates that it had forewarned the Govt of the complexities of failed MISs such as Shield and First Guardian.
Pen in hand overlaid on graph

Royal London AM goes on local fund launch spree

Yasmine Raso | 3 December 2025Royal London Asset Management has sought to cement its local presence via the launch of four new active products to act as "feeder funds".
Targeted ESG Investments

Federation AM commits to deepening ESG integration via new hires

Yasmine Raso | 27 November 2025Federation Asset Management has signalled its commitment to deepening its integration of ESG via two new appointments.
ETFs

Quay Global debuts real estate funds in new active ETF format

Yasmine Raso | 25 November 2025Quay Global Investors has become the latest fund manager to head down the active ETF route, repackaging its two flagship real estate funds.
Brookfield Oaktree launches new private credit fund in Australia

T. Rowe brings OHA credit strategy to Aus wholesale investors

Yasmine Raso | 25 November 2025T. Rowe Price has inked a new distribution deal with Oak Hill Advisors to bring its credit approach to the Australian wholesale market.
Hand pushes white chess piece

Shield/First Guardian – ASIC ultimately wins

Mike Taylor | 24 November 2025The Minister for Financial Services, Daniel Mulino is heavily reliant on ASIC for finding a way to address Shield/First Guardian and the CSLR.