Ethical Partners Funds Management has launched the Ethical Partners Australian Share Fund, an ethical fund which will invest in 30 to 50 stocks on the S&P/ASX 300.
Nikko Asset Management Australia and US-based ARK Investment Management have launched the Nikko AM ARK Global Disruptive Innovation Fund, a global equity portfolio focused on disruptive innovation.
Aberdeen Standard Investments has launched a suite of proprietary SMARTER Beta multifactor equity indices, including five indices denominated in Australian dollars (AUD).
MetLife Australia has launched a digital life insurance claims platform for superannuation fund members to lodge and track life insurance claims.
The World Bank, in conjunction with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, has launched the world's first bond to be created, allocated, transferred and managed through its life cycle using blockchain, or distributed ledger technology.
JBS Investments Australia has launched the Strategic Global Fund on the ASX's mFund (mFund code: STR01). The fund will employ a value-oriented approach to stock selection, and will invest in outstanding listed companies that trade on international share markets.
Walsh & Company Asset Management has launched the Australian Governance & Ethical Index Fund (AGM), which will invest in companies with a strong ethical, corporate social responsibility and environmental focus.
UBS has launched the UBS Emerging Markets Equity Fund (UAM14) on the ASX's mFund platform, which invests in around 30 companies in emerging markets.
Pinnacle Investment Management has launched a retail version of the BNY Mellon Global Infrastructure Yield Fund. Pinnacle Fund Services is the responsible entity for the fund.
Fintech start-up CoinJar has launched an index-style cryptocurrency fund, called the CoinJar Digital Currency Fund.