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InvestmentLink launches fintech data grant

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2016
Independent financial data source InvestmentLink has established a data grant to support emerging Australian fintech companies.

Magellan eyes 'exponential growth' from second machine age

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2016
Magellan's positions in Tesco and Lloyds Banking Group have hurt the group's flagship Global fund as the pound has plunged in the wake of the Brexit vote, but chief executive and chief investment officer Hamish Douglass has his sights on more exciting ...

Indian LIC launches IPO

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2016
Australia's first listed investment company with a sole and direct focus on India plans to raise up to $50 million during its IPO.

Netwealth adds eighth private label managed account

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2016
Platform provider Netwealth has launched a new private label managed account service with privately owned wealth management firm Principal Partners.

Japanese pension fund continues ESG commitment

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2016
Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is planning to host about 20 of the world's largest asset owners for an ESG investment forum later this year.

Wilsons rebrand follows restructure

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2016
Investment advice, research and financial services provider, Wilson HTM has rebranded to Wilsons, effective immediately - the name change includes a redesigned brand, website and client portal.

AQR fund receives Lonsec upgrade

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2016
AQR Australia's AQR Wholesale DELTA fund has been upgraded by Lonsec to Highly Recommended.

Rate cut would do little to help economy: WAM

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2016
With inflation at a 17 year low markets are pricing in a rate cut at next week's RBA meeting, although, according to head of investment management Australia at Western Asset Management, Anthony Kirkham, a rate cut might not be the right answer.

Millennials' short-term thinking unrealistic

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2016
Millennials' expectations for income and long-term investment returns are inflated, possibly unrealistic, and set for disappointment, according to the latest study from Schroders.

Is gold on the ceiling for Australian investors?

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2016
Gold's place inside an investment portfolio came under the spotlight this week as two fund managers provided separate views on the divisive asset.