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Pinnacle puts zero-fee ETF experiment to bed

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
... While its zero-fee ETF experiment did not work out, Pinnacle Investment Management (PNI) has had a great year with Hyperion, Plato and ResCap's funds performing well amid volatility. It is also making inroads into global distribution with about $4 ...

Banks ordered to reduce dividend payout ratios

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2020
... about 30% of total dividends paid by S&P 200 stocks, on a gross basis including cash dividends plus franking, according to Plato Investment Management's estimates. "Today's announcement strikes a balance in recognising the strength of the financial ...

Melbourne boutique appoints head of distribution

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2020
... LITs, with past clients including the KKR, Regal Funds Management, Tribeca Investment Partners, VGI Investment Partners, Plato Investment Management and Antipodes among others. He is known to the L1 team from when Seed advised on the boutique's billion-dollar ...

Plato fund to shutter

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2020
An Australian shares fund run by Plato Investment Management will shutter later this month after running for nearly 14 years as its assets dwindle. Plato's Australian Shares Core Fund invested in Australian companies and was benchmarked to the S&P/ASX ...

Big four urged to pay up dividends

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2020
... up APRA's suggestion to use underwritten dividend reinvestment plans (DRPs) to meet the needs of the nation's retirees. Plato Investment Management said underwritten DRPs would help address concerns on the ability of the big four to maintain capacity ...

What's next for income-focused funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020
... hurt a little more. Balance sheet strength should be front of the mind for new allocations," he said. Hunting for dividends Plato Investment Management managing director Don Hamson expects dividends to fall by about 30% over the next 12 months, or higher ...

How PYS changes caused 34% premium hikes

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
Significant hikes in group insurance premiums have been put down to the Protecting Your Super reforms - with members of four superannuation funds facing premium increases of 34%. Members of Crescent Wealth Super, Members of Defence Bank, Bankfirst and ...

Australia's fastest growing investment managers

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2020
... emerge as the winner. Selector Funds Management (70% annual average growth), Legg Mason Asset Management Australia (64%), Plato Investment Management (40%) and Pinnacle (30%). Dunnin said while boutiques are doing good in percentage terms, in raw FUM ...

Investment Leadership Awards finalists revealed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
... Greencape Broadcap Fund Greencape High Conviction Fund Macquarie Australian Shares Fund Mutual 50 Leaders Australian Shares Plato Australian Shares Income Fund AUSTRALIAN EQUITIES - HIGH PERFORMANCE AB Managed Volatility Equities Allan Gray Australia ...

Plato hires from Macquarie quant team

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2019
Investment analyst Charles Lowe will join Plato Investment Management as it continues to expand its research capabilities with a focus on long/short strategies. Lowe steps into the role of senior quantitative analyst. He has over 15 years' experience ...