Markets

01 September 2025 • By Adrian Suljanovic • 1 min read

ETF heavyweight dives into illiquid assets with US$ loan play

Betashares has made its first move into a fast-growing asset class by launching a private credit fund aimed to offer wholesale investors diversified ...

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Unlisted assets likely to underperform listed peers in near term

The strong outperformance of unlisted assets during the low-interest rate period is unlikely to repeat itself in the near-term, according to State ...

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August earnings season sparks record volatility as small caps outperform

Australia’s August earnings season has been one of the most volatile on record, with sharp share price swings underscoring both the fragility of ...

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Macquarie restructures to separate bank from trading amid regulatory scrutiny

Macquarie Group has “substantially completed” a high-stakes internal restructure moving its international finance and commodity trading operations out ...

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Investors drawn to private markets for genuine ESG exposure, says manager

Federation Asset Management has experienced growing interest from investors seeking to invest responsibly through private market opportunities

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Manager overhauls tech ETF to target Nasdaq’s top players

BlackRock is repositioning its iShares Future Tech Innovators ETF to focus on the top 30 Nasdaq non-financial firms, cutting fees and simplifying ...

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Perpetual doubles down on strategic reset despite stalled wealth arm sale

Six months after scrapping its planned deal with KKR, Perpetual is yet to make headway on the sale of its wealth management division, with the option ...

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Pengana’s private credit pivot delivers as revenue outpaces FUM growth

Pengana Capital Group has outlined the effects of its expansion into private credit, with CEO Russel Pillemer revealing ambitions to establish a ...

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Platinum’s FUM plunges 39% as shareholders prepare to vote on L1 Capital merger

Platinum Asset Management has suffered another sharp contraction in funds under management and profit, underscoring the pressure facing the once ...

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Private credit poised for mass adoption in the next few years

As alternative investments gain traction, improving accessibility will present unique challenges requiring tailored solutions, says Federation Asset ...

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