Encouraging more women to consider careers in investment management

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Aspiring women in finance are set to benefit from a partnership between two of Australia’s leading investment management firms and The University of Queensland. Plato Investment Management and Pinnacle Investment

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Parliamentary Inquiry told ALP proposed franking tax credit rebate policy has many unintended consequences

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While the intent of the Labor Party’s (ALP) proposed franking tax credit rebate policy is admirable, the execution is far from it, according to a presenter at this afternoon’s Parliamentary

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A strong year for dividends globally

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Despite global share markets falling heavily in the last quarter, 2018 was a strong year for dividends across developed markets, with $A1.8 trillion paid out to shareholders, a $200+ billion,

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Dividends to rise to record this year

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While Australian share prices fell over the past year[1], many investors are unaware that that total dividends increased almost 8% in dollar terms from calendar 2017, according to Plato Investment

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Fund manager calls for an alternative to Labor’s franking policy

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Leading income investment fund manager, Plato Investment Management Limited (Plato), has warned that the Australian Labor Party’s (ALP) proposed changes to Australia’s dividend imputation system may impact more superannuation funds

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Dividend income investors urged to diversify

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Leading income investment fund manager, Plato Investment Management Limited (Plato), has urged dividend income investors to diversify their sources of yield. Many income investors, including many retirees and self-managed super

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Retirees cautioned to be aware of ‘fake income’

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“While ‘fake news’ is now a common catch phrase, income investors also need to be aware of ‘fake income,” said Don Hamson, Managing Director of Plato Investment Management (Plato). Dr

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Plato Income Maximiser IPO exceeds minimum milestone after first week

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Plato Investment Management’s first listed investment company (LIC) – Plato Income Maximiser Limited (ASX: PL8) – exceeded its minimum target of $75 million after the first week of Offer period

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Income-focused LIC IPO opens to investors

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Plato Income Maximiser Limited (ASX: PL8), the first Listed Investment Company (LIC) managed by Plato Investment Management Limited (Plato) has officially launched last week. The initial public offering (IPO) offers

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Plato expands research capability with senior hire

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Plato Investment Management Limited (Plato), a boutique quantitative equities fund manager, has expanded its investment team with the appointment of Dr Jonathan Whiteoak as Senior Quantitative Analyst. Dr Whiteoak will

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