The possibility of a private credit ETF is looking unlikely for now with US vehicles seeing limited uptake, according to commentators, but fixed income alternatives exist that can provide investors with a similar return.
Global asset manager BlackRock has identified bringing private markets to the wealth channel as a key business area for the firm that could generate US$500 million in revenue in the future.
Licensee Centrepoint Alliance has completed the acquisition of Brighter Super’s annual review service advice book, via Financial Advice Matters.
UK-based fund manager Royal London Asset Management has appointed a Sydney-based head of regional sales as it embarks on a multiyear plan to expand its presence internationally.
Flows into cash and fixed income ETFs soared in May, rising from $366 million in April to more than $1.3 billion, data from Betashares shows.
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has promoted its Australian head to the role of chief executive of the global investment manager.
ASIC has launched court proceedings against the responsible entity of three managed investment schemes with around 600 retail investors.
With an explosion of private credit managers appearing in the market, two alternatives experts believe a consolidation is needed to maintain the quality of the sector.
Having peaked at more than 40 per cent growth since the first M&A bid, Insignia Financial shares have returned to earth six months later as the company awaits a final decision from CC Capital.
Investors in Australia have among the highest return expectations in the world, according to Natixis Investment Managers, targeting double-digit growth above inflation from their portfolios.
