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Lonsec confirms private credit research model changes

Lonsec confirms private credit research model changes

Lonsec confirmed it adjusted its research process in 2024 to align with the private credit sector and address its "risks and challenges".
ASIC denies agitating for private markets policy change

ASIC denies agitating for private markets policy change

ASIC's discussion paper encompassing private credit has generated market reactions but the regulator says it is not agitating for change.
FSC welcomes Budget approach to funds management

FSC welcomes Budget approach to funds management

The Financial Services Council has welcomed the Budget's steady as she goes approach to the funds management tax regime.
Senior appointment

MA Financial appoints new exec to support growing intermediary demand

Patrick Buncsi 28 March 2025 No Comments

MA Financial Group has appointed a new senior director for distribution to support the firm in managing increasing intermediary demand.

Custody services

New evergreen private equity fund hits Australian market

Yasmine Raso 26 March 2025 No Comments

Roc Partners has unveiled its latest evergreen private equity fund seeking to provide untapped opportunities to wholesale investors.

Man swipes Budget2023

SSgA says Budget is more than plain vanilla

Mike Taylor 25 March 2025 No Comments

SSGA APAC economist, Krishna Bhimavarapu has described the Budget as being more than plain vanilla because of its wider focus.

Greenwashing by wealth sector

‘Opaque & unreliable’ ESG scores demand new assessment model: Scientific Beta

Patrick Buncsi 25 March 2025 No Comments

Current proprietary ESG scoring models invite significant greenwashing risks, with Scientific Beta touting its own method as the gold standard

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

Louis Christopher, Founder SQM Research

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

Mike Taylor 21 March 2025 No Comments

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


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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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SQM Research applies ‘Watch’ status to private credit sector

Mike Taylor | 20 March 2025SQM Research has imposed a 'Watch' status to the private credit sector amid increased regulator scrutiny and observable issues.
CFS launches international managed accounts on Edge

Rest backs internal global equities team with $300m mandate

Mike Taylor | 20 March 2025Big retail industry fund Rest has backed in its internal global equities investment team with a $300 million mandate with the more to follow.
Rejection

Analysts see ‘minimal’ outflow impact for Metrics

Mike Taylor | 20 March 2025In 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 2025ASIC 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 2025Fractionalised 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 2025Three 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 2025Wilson Asset Management has launched an LIC offering investors steady monthly income stream and capital growth with less risk exposure.
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