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First-mover advantage key to smart beta ETFs

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 9 JAN 2017
... with US$58 billion. These top three players hold 66% of the entire market. Acorns Grow Australia managing director George Lucas, said the growth of the ETF market globally is further boosted by the demand for robo-advice, where investment portfolios ...

Markets fear Trump effect on global trade

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
... Australian dollar will likely still suffer from the threat to trade. Meanwhile, Instreet Investment managing director George Lucas pointed out some grim stats in anticipation of a Trump government: the S&P500 shed about 3% over the past nine trading ...

The $25 trillion decision US voters have to make

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
... Clinton win (but just enough to recover losses from pre-election jitters). Instreet Investment managing director George Lucas puts the numbers at around 5% to 10% sell-off, but with a Brexit style recovery afterwards. "A Clinton win could see the US ...

REST boosts member savings through Acorns app

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016
... Eligible app users can also take advantage of the government's co-contribution payment when making additional top-ups. George Lucas, managing director of Acorns Grow Australia, said the new feature was developed in response to customer requests. "Our ...

Micro-investment app hits 100,000 users in Australia

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 25 JUL 2016
... lower-income savers to access the listed fund market. Commenting on the milestone, Acorns Australia managing director George Lucas said: "We've been surprised and encouraged by the app's rapid adoption, particularly in light of political uncertainty ...

Instreet partners with investment advisory for ethical platform

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 2016
... Lisa Wade and former 2IC executive general manager, wealth at Bendigo Bank, Matthew Dent. Instreet managing director George Lucas said the new partnership was a "great opportunity for continued development, and represents our commitment to customers ...

Acorns app enters superannuation sector

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2016
... achieving member engagement in the early accumulation phase. Commenting on the launch, Acorns Australia chief executive George Lucas said: "With no minimum investments and industry low fees, Acorns allows anyone to make regular contributions to their ...

App lets Australians invest pocket change

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016
... start-up costs and being fully invested with the minimum balance of $5," said Acorns Australia managing director George Lucas. Acorns Grow Australia Limited is a 50/50 joint venture between Acorns Grow Incorporated of the USA and Instreet Investment ...

Instreet grows sales team

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2015
... structured products on listed and unlisted platforms. He also had a similar role at Westpac. Instreet managing director George Lucas said, "As market demand for structured products matures, especially for bespoke and HNW investor solutions, it will be ...

ANALYSIS: The dragon in the room

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2015
... national head of customs and international trade Russell Wilkinson says. However, Instreet Investment managing director George Lucas warns that a correction in the Chinese market could seriously affect Australian investors. "The recent selloff in Australia ...