Class Benchmark report half year findings 

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Leading cloud-based accounting and SMSF administration software provider Class today announced updated figures from its Benchmark Report revealing Generation X (51.9%) and Millennials (33.6%) collectively drove more than 85% of

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BlackRock’s cross-listed iShares to be restructured as Australian funds

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BlackRock is proposing, subject to investor approval, to simplify the way fourteen of our iShares ETFs are offered on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The ASX offer of these fourteen

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iShares minimum volatility Smart Beta ETFs receive “Recommended(Index)*” ratings

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In its first review of the funds, research house Lonsec has awarded “Recommended(Index)” ratings to the iShares Edge Smart Beta Minimum Volatility exchange traded funds (ETFs). The two ETFs are

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Retirees should reconsider fixed income investments

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Most retirees are looking for fixed income in their investment portfolio, even if they don’t realise that is what they are seeking, says Jon Howie, head of iShares Australia. “When

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iShares to launch three global fixed income ETFs

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iShares Australia is developing three new exchange traded funds (ETF) focused on global fixed income with plans to launch by the end of the year, according to Jon Howie, head

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New appointments expand iShares Australian team

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BlackRock has expanded its iShares business team in Australia with the appointment of Mr Joshua Persky to the newly created role of sales strategist – model portfolios and solutions, and

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Asset allocation drives ETF growth

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Asset allocation is driving the investment landscape for advisers and sophisticated investors. Rather than debating which Aussie bank to own, the focus is moving to which countries should I be

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