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MSCI shifts to the cloud with Microsoft alliance

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2020
Global index provider MSCI has formed a strategic alliance with Microsoft to shift its products, data and services onto the cloud, in a move that the duo says will accelerate innovation among the global investment industry.

European robo-adviser eyes Australia, taps Westpac exec

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2020
The former head of Westpac's private banking business has brought a Belgium-based robo-adviser down under, and says industry super funds, major banks, broker businesses and dealer groups are already knocking at the door.

Class launches Xplan integration

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2020
Class has completed its integration with Iress' financial software solution Xplan, with the offering now available for new Class Super and Class Portfolio customers as a public pilot.

Bezos adds billions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2020
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos added US$13 billion to his net worth in a single day marking the largest single day jump for an individual, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

HUB24 wins out over Netwealth: Ord Minnett

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2020
Both platform businesses finished FY20 with strong inflows, but Netwealth is overvalued while HUB24 offers a superior growth rate, says Ord Minnett.

Mainstream funds under custody up 79%

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2020
Funds administration services provider Mainstream Group Holdings saw its funds under custody increase 79% during the June quarter, with net funds increasing by 36 compared to March 2020.

Iress wins mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2020
A Sydney boutique has picked Iress's portfolio system for its high-conviction Australian equities funds.

Billionaires targeted in Twitter bitcoin scam

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020
Billionaires such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates were among the household names that had their Twitter accounts hacked to promote a bitcoin scam.

Saxo Markets adds options to platform

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020
Multi-asset trading and investment platform provider Saxo Markets has added exchange traded options to its platform, giving clients the ability to gain exposure to the ASX without having to purchase shares directly.

Netwealth booms amid pandemic

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020
Specialist wealth management platform Netwealth has seen its share price soar, after it reported a 35% increase in funds under administration for the financial year.