Magellan Financial Group slashes global fund fees, appoints new manager

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (AX: MFG) share price is in focus after announcing a major shake-up to its flagship global equities funds, including a new investment manager and reduced management fees.

What did Magellan Financial Group report?

• Change of investment manager for Magellan Global Fund and Magellan Global Fund Hedged to Vinva Investment Management Limited
• Global Equities Funds held approximately $5.3 billion in assets under management (AUM) at 30 April 2026
• Management fees cut from 1.35% to 0.89% per annum; performance fees removed
• Expected annual cost savings of about $7 million from reduced team size and administration costs
• Planned closure of the Magellan Global Equities Fund (Currency Hedged), which held $94 million in AUM

What else do investors need to know?

Magellan Asset Management Limited will continue as Responsible Entity and maintain responsibility for fund distribution. The strategy for the Magellan Global Opportunities funds remains unchanged, still overseen by Alan Pullen and Ryan Joyce.

These updates are the result of a comprehensive internal review aiming to better align Magellan’s products with clients’ evolving preferences and ongoing fee pressures in the industry. The move follows an existing partnership with Vinva, in which Magellan already owns a minority stake.

What did Magellan Financial Group management say?

CEO and Managing Director Sophia Rahmani said:

Today’s announcement reflects our commitment to putting clients first and our insight into client needs today and in the future. We have carefully considered this decision and are prioritising client outcomes whilst at the same time positioning Magellan for long-term growth, with an attractive core global equities offering.

The appointment of Vinva – a high-quality investment manager with a strong track record of long-term outperformance for clients – alongside the reduction in Fund fees, strengthens the competitiveness of our global equities offering.

Together, these changes position our investment management business for continued success as we evolve into a more diversified group. At the same time, the Global Opportunities strategy remains as a well-resourced and supported fundamental global equities solution for our clients.

What’s next for Magellan Financial Group?

The transition to Vinva as investment manager and the reduction in fund management fees are set for early June 2026, pending ASX approvals. Magellan expects some client outflows in the short to medium term but aims for long-term growth with this streamlined and more competitively priced offering.

Management is also working with clients in similar strategies to manage any impacts from the transition. The remainder of Magellan’s global funds suite continues unchanged, with a focus on supporting its core client base.

Magellan Financial Group share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Magellan shares have risen 34%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 7% over the same period.

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