Kernel takes on Sharesies (and others)
Kernel Wealth has transformed from an index fund manager into an investment platform taking in the likes Shareies and Hatch.
The Auckland based company has today launched functionality on its platform allowing investors to buy shares and exchange traded funds.
It offers more than 500 US shares and 300-plus ETFs from Vanguard, Invesco and SPDR.
Chief executive Dean Anderson says “Ultimately, Kernel is a data and technology company. Funds management is a core part of what we do, but everything we do is data and tech ...MORE»
Generate expands investment options with 6 new fundsMonday, April 28th, 8:15AM
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ANZ refreshes its investment beliefs
ANZ Investments, the biggest KiwiSaver provider, has had a rethink of its investment beliefs and made changes to how it manages funds.
ANZ Investments will be using a mix of active, quantitative and passive approaches to investment in the hopes of achieving better long-term performance.
Chief investment officer George Crosby says the firm has “bolstered our investment team and external partnerships,” and “have started making meaningful changes to portfolios to enhance their resilience to market conditions and deliver good outcomes ...MORE»
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Milford's KiwiSaver shines while ANZ enjoys a rare March qtr
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