BlackRock expands its iShares Factor ETF suite to include momentum, quality and value strategies in Australia

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Drawing on over 40 years’ experience in managing systematic and factor-based investing strategies globally, BlackRock Australia has announced its intent to add momentum, quality, and value ETFs to the iShares

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BlackRock iShares to launch low-cost gold ETF in the Australian market

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BlackRock Australia has announced its intent to launch the iShares Physical Gold ETF (ASX: GLDN) priced at 0.18%. The launch of GLDN furthers BlackRock’s commitment to broaden the local iShares

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BlackRock study: Global insurers adapting to the new market regime

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Global insurers are adapting to a challenging macro environment in 2023, according to BlackRock’s 12th annual Global Insurance Report. To do so, they are adopting a strategic asset allocation (SAA)

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BlackRock iShares to launch the lowest-cost U.S. Treasury ETF in the Australian market

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BlackRock Australia has announced its intent to launch the iShares U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF (IUSG). Priced at 15bps, which is 25% cheaper than the nearest competing ETF in Australia,

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BlackRock Australia announces fee updates on two iShares ETFs – GLIN and GLPR

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BlackRock Australia has announced it has lowered the fees on the following two iShares ETFs effective immediately on July 6, 2023. The fee reduction coincides with both funds receiving a

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BlackRock Australia appoints Jonathan Jenkins to support client growth

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BlackRock Australia has announced the appointment of Jonathan Jenkins as Head of Client Business in Victoria, Tasmania, South and Western Australia. In this new role, Jonathan will lead the delivery

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BlackRock iShares to launch the Australian market’s lowest-cost Infrastructure and Real Estate ETFs

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BlackRock Australia has announced the upcoming launch of two new core ETFs – the iShares Core FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF (GLIN) and the iShares Core FTSE Global Property

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Nicholas Peach appointed BlackRock’s APAC Head of Markets and Investments for iShares and Index Investments

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BlackRock has appointed Nicholas Peach as APAC Head of Markets and Investments for iShares and Index Investments at BlackRock, effective May 2023. Based in Hong Kong, Nicholas will be responsible

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BlackRock reduces fees on two core iShares ETFs in Australia

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BlackRock Australia has announced it is reducing fees on two of its popular core iShares ETFs – iShares Core S&P / ASX200 ETF (IOZ) to 0.05% or 5bps and iShares

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Global insurers are future-proofing portfolios amidst shifting markets

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Global insurers are innovating their investment approaches amidst rapidly changing market conditions this year, focusing on resilient portfolio construction, liquidity management, and integrated technology, according to BlackRock’s 11th annual Global Insurance Report.

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