Instreet opens the door to venture capital for sophisticated investors

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Boutique investment manager, Instreet Investment has launched a new fund designed to give investors exposure to innovative start-ups. Named the Instreet Start-Up Fund, this fund also provides the potential for

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The Trump factor has markets in a subdued state

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Equity markets are hovering in limbo this week as they sit and wait for Trump’s inauguration on 20 January before deciding what way they will go, says boutique fund manager

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Markets continue to believe in Trump now the shock has receded

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Markets appear to have settled in the belief that Trump will be positive for US businesses, says Instreet managing director George Lucas. “Sectors such as construction and banks have done

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Equity markets to recover after the US Presidential Election result: Instreet

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George Lucas, managing director Instreet Investment, says Asian markets will be the first to react to the US Presidential election result, although they may close before a result is known

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US election a source of market fatigue: Instreet

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Equity markets are looking fatigued, lumbering along with little volatility as they wait for the US election result says boutique investment manager Instreet. This, of course, is completely contrary to

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Financial pressures a direct cause of mental health and substance abuse issues among Australians

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New research released yesterday by Acorns reveals that Australians are overwhelmingly facing mental health and substance abuse issues due to financial pressures. The report shows that nearly one third (32 per

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Search for yield pays dividends for Aussie equities and currency

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The Australian market has seen an increased inflow of capital as global investors search for yield in the current low interest rate environment, says George Lucas, managing director Instreet Investments.

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Investors disappointed but still some reasons to remain optimistic

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Investors were disappointed after the Bank of Japan’s latest efforts to stimulate the economy failed to excite market participants; the US reported weak second-quarter GDP data; and oil prices took

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Investment start-up Acorns cracks 100,000 users

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Investment start-up app Acorns has seen over 100,000 users sign up to the service after 6 months of operations, revealing more of the nation’s population are looking to take their

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Japanese poll result gives global markets fillip

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The landslide victory for Japan’s ruling coalition in the Upper House election last weekend has provided further fuel for equity markets that have been in overdrive around the globe for

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