Markets

ESG ETFs have been in low demand for a decade

[ad_1] In its landscape report for the first half of 2024. the ETF provider said demand for ESG products was at its lowest in a decade. It said: “Despite the undeniable importance of ESG factors in both business practices and…

Magellan’s FUM continues to swing in August

[ad_1] In August, Magellan experienced net outflows of $700 million, which included net retail outflows of $600 million and net institutional outflows of $100 million. Magellan’s retail FUM fell to $16.0 billion from $16.6 billion the previous month, while institutional…

Blackstone bets $24 billion on its ‘highest conviction theme’

[ad_1] A consortium of investors led by Blackstone has bought the Asia-Pacific data center platform from Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) and Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) for an implied enterprise value of more than $24 billion, the manager…

How the CEO of Ella Baché built a business empire

[ad_1] Australian skincare icon Ella Baché has been one of the most loved brands on the Australian high street for the past 60 years. But during these decades it is constantly evolving. From its roots as a family business, the…

Ethereum has struggled to gain traction since the SEC approval

[ad_1] Back in July, when spot Ethereum ETFs received their final approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the occasion was described as a “landmark event”; however, what followed was a significant drop in prices, suggesting that this…

It Takes a Village: Why Instos Need to Rethink Southeast Asia

[ad_1] Southeast Asian markets are poised for significant growth in the coming decades; however, navigating their complex and dynamic environments has often kept foreign investors, such as pension funds, on the sidelines. Speaking at the ASFA Investment Summit on Thursday,…

Zagga sees expansion of investment channel to Japan

[ad_1] The Zagga Commercial Real Estate Debt (CRED) fund has been officially registered as a foreign investment trust with the Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan in response to the growing appetite for alternatives as a hedge against market volatility….

Global Firm Hits $1 Trillion Bond ETF Milestone Amid Growing Market

[ad_1] BlackRock revealed that iShares fixed income ETFs have reached $1 trillion in assets globally. According to the firm, this milestone comes just a year after the global bond ETF industry surpassed US$2 trillion. As such, BlackRock believes industry growth…

A Trump presidency is a danger for capital managers, Scaramucci says

[ad_1] A rules-based order established in 1945 has reliably funneled capital to the West, but according to his former White House communications director, Donald Trump’s stance on NATO threatens to destabilize that system. Speaking at the ASFA Investment Summit on…

Platinum’s FUM continues its downward trend

[ad_1] In an ASX listing on Monday, the firm said it had net outflows of $331 million during the month, with the majority of outflows – about $288 million – arising from Platinum Trust Funds. The firm saw a steady…