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ESG data creates barrier for Aussie instos

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2017
... more sceptical, which has in turn limited adoption across the Asia-Pacific region, and globally more generally. However, smart data, artificial intelligence and ESG specialists such as BNP Paribas will play a crucial role in helping to break down these ...

Sharing economy to reshape global real estate

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2017
... (REITs) that are taking advantage of these demographic and technology trends, including the demand for warehouses that offer 'smart storage' for e-commerce sites. Miness said in the US, e-commerce has jumped 15 to 20% in the past five years yet it only ...

Millennials' financial heartache drives P2P lending

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2017
... wealth accumulation at a time of low interest rates, economic volatility and very high property prices. They need to be smart with their money, and they know a low-interest bearing bank account isn't always the right choice." In an analysis of RateSetter ...

VanEck to launch smart beta bond ETF

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2017
VanEck will launch a smart beta Australian fixed income exchange-traded fund on the ASX - the first of its kind in Australia. Trading under the ticker code PLUS, the VanEck Vectors Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF tracks the Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates ...

Factor investing must be long-term: Vanguard

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2017
... traditional market cap1weighted index funds. "In recent years we've seen rules-based active become more popular through so-called 'smart beta' strategies. This label is something of a misnomer as these products seek to achieve alpha, or outperformance ...

Smarter Money funds get Lonsec tick

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
Two Smarter Money Investments funds have been given a "recommended" rating by Lonsec. The Smarter Money Active Cash (SMAC) strategy was upgraded from "investment grade" by Lonsec as a result of the research house's "high regard for the fund's senior ...

AMP Capital awards historic $17bn passive mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2017
... of the depth of investment capability UBS is able to offer our clients tailor investment solutions to meet their passive, smart beta, and active management needs," UBS concluded. AMP Capital will be using its new ethical investment screen across the ...

Fitzpatricks strengthens Victorian advice presence

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2017
... believe financial planning is not solely about investments or strategies, but more importantly it is about helping people make smart choices with their money so they can focus on more important things," Giaouris said. "I was struggling to find a model ...

Accountants expand robo-advice reach

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2017
... stronger relationships with their clients," Brycki said. "The accountants that have already partnered with Stockspot wanted a smart investment option for their clients, but didn't want to send them away to a financial planner. Our investment strategies ...

Coolabah Capital hires former Energy Super chair

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2017
Coolabah Capital is growing its boutique fixed-income business with a new non-executive director and portfolio manager. Joining as non-executive director is Bob Henricks, who chaired Energy Super for 20 years. Ashley Kabel, meanwhile, joins as a portfolio ...