Fund Product Update
/Janus Henderson launches sustainable credit active ETF in Australia
Janus Henderson has launched an actively managed diversified credit exchange-traded fund (ETF) focusing on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in credit securities.
The ASX-listed Sustainable Credit Active ETF (GOOD) invests in credit securities of companies that promote social diversity, decarbonisation, poverty alleviation, and support for the circular economy and social equality. The fund is managed by Jay Sivapalan, head of Australian fixed interest, and Shan Kwee, portfolio manager.
Morningstar launches six new managed accounts
The Medalist Core managed accounts suite has been launched by Morningstar, named the Medalist Core managed accounts.
Medalist Core Conservative Portfolio
Medalist Core Moderate Portfolio
Medalist Core Balanced Portfolio
Medalist Core Growth Portfolio
Medalist Core High Growth Portfolio
Medalist Core All Growth Portfolio
Northleaf launches senior private credit fund
Canadian global private markets investment company, Northleaf Capital Partners, is offering its NSPC AUD Investor Trust (NSPC Australia) to Australian investors in partnership with Equity Trustees. The fund is only available to wholesale investors, investing in Northleaf Senior Private Credit. The fund invests in a highly diversified portfolio of senior secured loans to mid-market private companies in North America, Europe and Australia.
Saxo launches suite of managed portfolios
Saxo Australia has launched SaxoSelect, seven managed portfolios with actively managed and index-based strategies, managed by BlackRock, Morningstar, Nasdaq, Brown Advisory and MacroFX.
BT winds up Retirement Wrap
With the superannuation business merger with Mercer underway, BT is consolidating remaining funds and closing the Retirement Wrap superannuation fund. All BT Panorama members will be transferred to Asgard Independence Plan Division Two. BT Panorama Super will remain, but take a different responsible superannuation entity (RSE).
Openmarkets launches custody capability
Trading platform Openmarkets has partnered with Syfe, an investment platform, to offer custody capabilities.
Lonsec integrates managed account solutions
Lonsec Investment Solutions is now available within the Implemented Portfolios’ (IPL) individually managed account service to provide greater investment options. IPL was acquired by Lonsec in 2022.
