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Acorns adds ESG investment option

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2017
... more than a year ago and is most popular with millennials. Acorns Australia chief executive and managing director George Lucas said the portfolio gives an engaging option that empowers users to invest according to their values. "Millennials are more ...

Instreet launches VC fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2017
... Government's National Innovation and Science Agenda, which aims to support entrepreneurship," Instreet managing director George Lucas said. Investors may receive a tax offset of up to 20% of their investment in the current financial year. Capital gains ...

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 ...