Acorn Capital selects IRESS platform
Specialist investment manager, Acorn Capital will use the IRESS Portfolio System (IPS) to grow its Australian presence and seek greater efficiencies, according to IRESS.
Acorn Capital, which was founded in 1998 would use the IPS as part of an agenda to grow its presence in the Australian market.
“We selected IRESS because of its integrated portfolio management and trading capability, strong compliance focus and dedicated local support,” Acorn chief operating officer, Douglas Loh said.
IRESS managing director, Kirsty Gross said the collaboration with Acorn would be mutually beneficial.
“Acorn Capital’s extension of its existing IRESS relationship reflects our strategy of providing a range of services to Australian fund managers,” she said.
“It highlights a growing trend for fund managers to choose solutions that are integrated, deliver business efficiency and meet compliance needs.”
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