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FS Live Blog: 2017 AFA National Adviser Conference

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2017
... adviser's business when it comes to identifying cybercriminal activities. Top tip: basic checks like upgrading security systems constantly and, when in doubt, contact your client. On superannuation, the stats are disconcerting. 75% of Australian superannuation ...

Asset managers tested, remain optimistic: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017
... overreliance to external growth factors. Leaders should be more focused on growth based on differentiation via better systems, services and effectively targeting clients, the report said. "Managers should be prepared for more constrained conditions. ...

Regulatory costs unsustainable: FPA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2017
... on meeting regulatory demands detracts advisers from focusing on clients and improving the quality of advice, while the systems needed to meet the complex compliance and risk management requirements decreases the ability to be innovative and customise ...

Kapstream co-founder steps down from global Janus Henderson role

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2017
... also global head of fixed income. Before that, he held senior roles at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Utah Retirement Systems and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. "Jim brings a wealth of experience managing fixed income investment teams and I am excited ...

Lack of expertise driving down competition: APRA

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2017
In its submission to the Productivity Commission, APRA called out a lack of expertise and systems capabilities as hindering competition in the Australian financial sector. Noting the high levels of concentration in many financial industry sectors, measured ...

The rise and impact of insurtech

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2017
Legacy systems and antiquated business models of the global insurance industry are beginning to see significant disruption, prompting traditional insurers to up their game to get ahead of the curve and presenting prime opportunities for collaboration. ...

AMP joins forces with US advice firm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2017
... creates significant potential for learnings and synergies as AMP implements its new operating and customer relationship systems." AMP's advice business is in the midst of implementing Salesforce as its new CRM system.

Infocus buys influential advice business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
... commitment to compliance and innovation were key drivers behind the decision. "We are impressed by Infocus' governance, systems and software including award-winning CRM and advice process management software Platformplus. This will help us with substantial ...

Higher and higher

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2017
... differential between the nominal 10 year Treasuries and TIPS has risen to 1.78% from this year's low of 1.65% -- it's all systems go for another rate hike -- one that would convey greater optimism for Wall Street.

Government funds ATO superannuation taskforce

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
... non-compliance with super payments is most acute among small business so requiring all employers to take up electronic payment systems is a significant step in tackling unpaid super, as well as the black economy," Scheerlinck said. She said it was crucial ...