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BigTech: The next frontier for high-net-worth investors

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2017
High-net-worth individuals could soon turn to Apple, Google, Amazon and Facebook for wealth management needs according to latest research from Capgemini. In its 2017 World Wealth Report the consulting firm found BigTech is casting a long shadow in wealth ...

Nothing to fear from robo-advice: Magellan

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2017
... way we manage money," he said. Speaking to his current investment thinking, Douglass sees value in stocks such as Google, Apple, Facebook and eBay because these companies have competitive scale advantages that will be tough to break down. Google's self-driving ...

BEAR regime must extend entire industry: Medcraft

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 SEP 2017
The conduct and culture within Australia's big banks is a major problem and the Government's proposed executive accountability regime is a step in the right direction - though it may not go far enough, ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft said. Speaking at a ...

SSGA fund divests tobacco and weapons

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2017
... companies in its investment universe effective July 31. It now invests in 620 companies, 60% of which are US-listed and include Apple, Microsoft and Nestle. Companies specifically involved in manufacturing tobacco, cluster bombs, landmines, chemical ...

Young Aussies driving sharemarket

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017
... base. Perhaps unsurprisingly, international tech and e-commerce stocks proved most popular across all demographics with Apple, Tesla, Facebook, Tencent, Amazon, Snap and Alibaba among the top picks. "International shares offer a great diversification ...

Douglass makes case for Magellan turnaround

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2017
... also managed to add a further 0.6% on the fund's benchmark. Douglass said this was largely driven by Magellan's holdings in Apple (2.83% of net return), eBay (1.68%) and Microsoft (1.54%). Laying out his case for the increasing prominence of "digital-platform ...

CFS reaches out to advisers via FirstTech app

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017
... social security and aged care. The app will be made available free to all advisers using CFS platforms, in versions for both Apple and Andriod devices. Colonial First State executive manager Craig Day said the app's navigation and enhanced features are ...

Finance braces for Amazon effect

EMMA RAPAPORT AND DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2017
... one division of the online retail giant - generated US$10 billion revenue in less than 10 years. It took companies such as Apple, Microsoft and Oracle more than 15 years to reach such heights. "This is something we really have to think about as investors. ...

Global disruption fund locks in former CEOs

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017
... to be ASX-listed Global Disruption Fund. The initial portfolio is expected to include Amazon, Facebook, Alibaba, Netflix, Apple, Microsoft and Visa. The fund will also invest in a selection of smaller companies that have the potential to successfully ...

Location, location, location: the key to retirement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2017
The Apple Isle is calling for those wanting to make the most of their retirement, according to the latest insight from Milliman. A study of more than 300,000 Australian retirees shows the cost of retirement varies widely depending on where you live ...