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Market Vectors ETFs to rebrand

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
... a history of bringing intelligently designed investment strategies to our clients. Our commitment to integrity and innovation remains the same, as we continue to seek compelling investment opportunities for our investors." The rebrand follows the recent ...

Social media ETF proves possibilities are endless

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2016
The launch of a new ETF which exposes investors to the companies most talked about on social media proves index investing is limited only by product providers' imagination. The new product, launched on the NYSE by Toronto-based alternative fund manager ...

Australian system needs "substantial reassessment": SEC veteran

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 19 APR 2016
In light of news about a potential Royal Commission, former assistant director of the division of enforcement at the US Securities and Exchange Commission Jordan Thomas has said Australia's financial system could benefit from "substantial reassessment." ...

Northern Trust and AltX partner on hedge fund data

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 18 APR 2016

Aussie agtech the focus for US fund

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 14 APR 2016
... companies. The fundraising is expected to be completed by July. Finistere Ventures partner Arama Kukutai said technological innovation "will play a crucial role in enabling Australian agriculture to capitalise on the fast growing food production demands ...

NAB and PwC partner for tax app

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2016
... solution. "We are continually looking to support our customers and making it easier for them to achieve their goals. This innovation demonstrates our focus on building strategic partnerships to create customer-led solutions." PwC managing partner, strategy ...

Former AFA director joins myonlineadvisers

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2016
... understanding of the market both present and to come is a good fit for us. I love the way he is prepared to embrace innovation."

CHOICE adds another super voice

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 11 APR 2016
... underwhelming - the only major change I've noticed is that I now receive my statements by email. In contrast, digital product innovation has led to sweeping changes in other sectors. "CHOICE plans to have a lot more to say about super in the next year ...

Global institutions join sustainable investment group

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2016
... World Bank Group; and Mirova - a subsidiary of Natixis Group. In a joint statement, the CFI partners said: "Financial innovation and capital play a critical role in the transition to a low-carbon economy. Through the Catalytic Finance Initiative and ...

BNP and SmartAngels announce Blockchain partnership

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2016
... sector, "we will accelerate cash and securities flows by using e-certificates, and make them more secure. This is a major innovation for the custody and account-keeping of unlisted securities." "It also provides BNP Paribas Securities Services with the ...