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Class integrates with two boutiques

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017
Two boutique self-managed super fund service providers have joined forces with Class Super to help scale audit and compliance services. A.S.A.P. Advice, a Tasmania-based digital advice platform that assists accountants provide SMSF services without ...

The Trump risk on global trade

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017
If it's any indication, China's latest international trade accounts underline the current missive of strengthening global growth and with it, global trade. China's trade surplus improved to US$42.77 billion in the month of June from US$40.79 billion ...

Adviser models replacing product focus with customers

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUL 2017
... need to be accurate and consistent. For customer experience, this type of technology solution needs to be delivered "really fast" because they want responsiveness and for things to turn around quickly.

Low inflation exporter

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUL 2017
... other things, US imports from China accounted for roughly 7.8% of total US imports. But that was using 2001 trade numbers. Fast forward to the present and by 2016, the US Census Bureau had US imports of goods and services from China at 17.1% of total ...

Credit firm expands to Hong Kong

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2017
The Asia-Pacific executive director at a prominent Australian credit specialist is relocating to Hong Kong to build out a presence there. Hung Fei Chan joined La Trobe Financial in 2013, having previously worked at law firms including Minter Ellison ...

MLC Life partners to accelerate underwriting process

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2017
... business is excited to be entering the Australian market. "MLC Life Insurance is a respected and long established brand that is fast becoming an innovator in this market. We are thrilled they have chosen our software technology to help with their digital ...

Advice and real estate firms align

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2017
Financial advice firm Announcer Group has officially partnered with one of Australia's fastest-growing real estate services businesses. After three years of working together, Announcer and McGrath Estate Agents formalised a strategic referral partnership ...

Self-awareness, adaptability key for asset owners

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2017
... global head of investment content Roger Urwin said those at the forefront of the industry think the ability to adapt to a fast-changing landscape is critical, yet this is best achieved by sharing and implementing best-practice. "Funds which are able ...

New role builds Suncorp Marketplace momentum

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2017
... key role in helping the team bring the Marketplace to life so that our customers can benefit from having a simple, easy and fast experience, as well as being able to access best-in-class services and solutions from both Suncorp and third parties," Cameron ...

Australia a nation changing fast: Census

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2017
The first snapshot results of the 2016 Census have been released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and for the wealth management industry they paint a picture of a rapidly changing nation and marketplace. For starters, population growth is increasing. ...