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BlackRock moves to machine stock picking

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
After an extensive review BlackRock has restructured its active equities product offering and affirmed its plans to integrate artificial intelligence, hinting that future jobs will be aligned with robots.

Perennial Value launches microcap strategy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
Australian equities manager Perennial Value is hoping to take advantage of strong returns from the sub $500 million companies market with the launch of a new microcap strategy.

Charter Hall fund debuts on multiple platforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
A Charter Hall unlisted property fund is now available to advisers wanting to access direct commercial property opportunities.

CBA prices inaugural climate bond

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017
Commonwealth Bank has priced its first climate bond, raising $650 million to fund a range of renewable and low-carbon projects in Australia.

Goldman Sachs launches junk bond ETF

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2017
New-York based financial firm Goldman Sachs is planning to launch an ETF which will invest in high-yield corporate debt, according to documents filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Gross and PIMCO settle dispute

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2017
Star bond manager Bill Gross has settled a law suit with former employer PIMCO, ending a 15-month legal battle.

ETFs attracting insto appetites: VanEck

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017
New research from VanEck suggests Australian institutional investors will likely be ramping up their allocations to exchange-traded funds.

Insight fund recommended

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017
Insight Investment received a 'Recommended' rating from Lonsec for one of its funds.

Younger investors flock to offshore equities

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017
Generation X and Y investors have a marked preference for international stocks compared to their elders, according to the latest research from nabtrade.

CFS knuckles down on managed accounts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017
Colonial First State is in the final stages of a major technology enhancement to its FirstWrap platform.