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One third of Australians trust robo-advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2019
... human side of the financial services sector continues to waver following the Banking Royal Commission. Futurist and innovation strategist Anders Sorman-Nilsson said: "Previously, Australians have trusted digital tools with purely transactional activities ...

Superannuation fund names innovation, transformation lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2019
A $50 billion superannuation fund has appointed an innovation and transformation lead and finalised its leadership restructure. Jeremy Hubbard joins as group executive of innovation and transformation, responsible for executing Rest's business strategy ...

Advisers loyal to XPLAN: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2019
... and Plutosoft are recent additions to the market. Advice Intelligence and Milliman were awarded the Planning Software Innovation Award for their goals-based planning application. Investment Trends chief executive Michael Blomfield said software providers ...

NPP chair breaks down rollout

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2019
... number, instead using PayIDs which could be a mobile number or email address. The project also touts significant data innovation which could have widespread use across insurance, superannuation, ecommerce, payroll and securities as well as in banking. ...

New Indian equities ETF to launch

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2019
... head of ETF Securities Australia Kris Walesby said. "[India's] transformation to a services-led economy has driven innovation and efficiencies and the rise of a wealthier consumer. "Even with the challenges it now faces, we still think the Indian ...

Corporate superannuation fund hunts new chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2019
... to TelstraSuper throughout his time as chair with a continuing focus on 'members first.' He has championed innovation and always encouraged both the board and management to challenge the way we do things," Davies said. Leggo said that he is confident ...

New chief executive at Link Fund Administration

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2019
... markets Paul Gardiner was appointed to lead the merged division, taking the title of chief operations, technology and innovation officer. Former Mercer head of administration services Nigel McCammon was appointed as chief operations officer, Asia Pacific ...

AMP overhauls wealth leadership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019
AMP has announced five new appointments to its wealth management leadership team. Dedicated to providing better experiences and outcomes for clients, AMP has built out the executive team charged with overseeing its troubled wealth management business. ...

Natixis bets on thematic investing

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2019
... investment themes fueled by four global primary forces that are transforming our world: demographic changes, globalization, innovation and scarcity. "We are long-term by design in our investment style and in close alignment with our clients' interest," ...

AIA Australia adds innovation lead

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2019
AIA Australia has announced the appointment of a new head of innovation, joining from HESTA. Kelly Smith will join AIA to oversee the development and implementation of innovation capability and culture across Australia and New Zealand. Smith has over ...