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Local fintech investment soars

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 FEB 2019
... particular investment in overseas fintech companies which we are already starting to see," Pollari said. Australia's focus on customer data as a right in the banking industry suggests it will eventually apply to other sectors such as energy and telecommunications ...

ASX to sell IRESS investment

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 26 FEB 2019
The ASX is offloading its entire stake in financial software company IRESS for $358 million with UBS managing the sale. ASX Limited invested in IRESS's initial public offering in 2000 when both were predominantly focused on servicing the Australian ...

Rich families stingier with charities

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 25 FEB 2019
... communications director Norman Morris said: "Probably the greatest potential for increasing the overall level of donations is to focus more on higher income households, as they are not only more likely to have the means to give but donors from these ...

Former Arnhem partners join boutiques

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2019
Two former partners of Arnhem Investment Management have joined boutiques following news of its closure. Theo Maas finished up at Arnhem last September after serving as a partner and portfolio manager for the Arnhem Global Growth SMA capability for ...

IRESS reports strong 2018

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2019
... strong demand remains for a broad range of standalone and integrated technology solutions." "There is also an increasing focus by our clients on how technology - and IRESS - can help them manage and leverage data for compliance and growth."

Arming human traders for big-ticket trades

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2019
... Gardener joined Liquidnet after covering at UBS equity sales, trading, execution and client relationship management with a focus on global sales trading for REITs.

Advice group appoints general manager

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2019
... Nathan Jacobsen said the newly-created role is an investment in the continued growth of Paragem and the need for increased focus to support advisers and their regulatory requirements. "We stand by the industry and our advisers during this period of change. ...

Perpetual thinks outside value investing

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2019
... including looking to invest in new asset management capabilities," Adams said. Adams added Perpetual is open to expanding its focus beyond value investing. "We will manage our investment teams in a boutique-like manner and will consider adding new investment ...

Escala bought by growing US firm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2019
Escala Partners is set to be acquired by a US-based wealth manager looking to expand its international footprint. Focus Financial Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Escala, with the deal seeing Focus' presence in the ultra-high ...

Prime Value recruits former super fund chief

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2019
... chair of its Impact Investment Forum. Commenting on his appointment, Murphy said Prime Value is sharpening its institutional focus after launching several alternative investment options, including enhanced cash, agriculture, infrastructure and mortgage ...