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Investment

Young Aussies driving sharemarket

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017
Younger Australians are developing a greater understanding of fundamental investment principles as record numbers of Generation Z and Y investors embrace domestic shares in order to build wealth.

Netwealth expands managed accounts offering

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2017
Netwealth will broaden its range of managed account solutions in a bid to meet growing adviser demand and continue building on its now $15 billion in funds under management and administration.

Australian Unity milestones underscore 2017 growth

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2017
Three initiatives - including an acquisition, the launch of a new business and a deal with the Queensland government - played a key role in Australian Unity's growth over the 2017 financial year, according to managing director Rohan Mead.

Future Fund expected to grow to $200bn

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2017
The Future Fund expects to grow to more than $200 billion over the next decade, enough to cover all unfunded superannuation liabilities of the Commonwealth though the whole of this century.

CBA commits to bond-structured climate change solutions

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
The Commonwealth Bank is aiming to grow the climate and green-aligned bond sector in Australia with a new global partnership.

HHV reports $22m loss after rough year

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
The recently-restructured Hunter Hall Global Value listed investment company reported a net loss of $22 million for the 2017 financial year, but chair David Groves says its new investment strategy has no relevance to past performance.

MGP looking toward a better 2018

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
Managed Accounts Holdings (MGP) flagged an increase in the intensity of its growth strategy following its full year results release.

Acorns hits $100m milestone

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
Micro-investing and savings app Acorns Australia reached the $100 million funds under management mark in less than two years since its launch.

Pinnacle highlights increased retail presence

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
In the group's annual report, Pinnacle Investment Management managing director Ian Macoun noted significant growth in funds under management from retail investors.

Iceberg MDAs driving managed account FUM

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
The amount of money pouring into managed discretionary accounts has seen the total funds under management in managed accounts rise 22.5% in just six months.