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BT launches new corporate super solution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 SEP 2018
... services. Use of BT's WealthReview and SuperCheck tools is also included within the new product. "BT is driving super innovation to meet employer and member needs at a time when member choice and access to contemporary quality products are top of ...

Nikko launches global disruption fund

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018
Nikko Asset Management is launching a global disruptive innovation fund in partnership with ARK Investment Management. The fund is a global equity portfolio focused on disruptive innovation, providing Australian investors with exposure to ARK's disruptive ...

UBS shutters UK robo platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 AUG 2018
... the beginning, as we have tried to do with UBS SmartWealth." Despite the closure, UBS is still forging ahead on the innovation front, having recently partnered with a New Zealand artificial intelligence firm in July. UBS forged a partnership with FaceMe ...

Industry fund recognised for data security expertise

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 28 AUG 2018
... the concession. As a service provider to the state, VLRS will maintain data integrity, invest in security and drive innovation to ensure service standards and customer outcomes are maintained." Outgoing First State Super chief executive Michael Dwyer ...

Aussie instos back world-first blockchain bond

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018
... William Whitford said TCV is proud to play a part in the first global blockchain bond. "The opportunity to be involved in innovation like this is a privilege, and both CBA and the World Bank Treasury team are to be congratulated in their leadership in ...

Aberdeen Standard launches AI-powered global equity fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
... and understand vast amounts of data to forecast market moves accurately for active investment managers has spawned innovation in active quantitative investment approaches. In light of this, Aberdeen's quantitative investment strategies team has collaborated ...

PractiFI opens US office

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
... to retrieve client data from PractiFI and published in a new SOA. "Partnering with Nod delivers on our commitment to innovation, giving advisers the ability to use artificial intelligence to deliver scaled advice, bringing huge efficiency gains," PractiFI ...

VC firm launches new credit fund

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2018
... said the partnership with Viola was borne out of a lack of relevant expertise in Australia, despite a growing local innovation economy and about $1.9 billion in available equity investment. The partnership will see Viola Credit form part of the fund ...

First on the block: CBA to develop blockchain bond

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2018
... by the World Bank and CBA in Washington and Sydney, respectively. The platform was designed and developed by the CBA innovation lab's blockchain centre of excellence. CBA international executive general manager of institutional banking and markets James ...

Productivity Commission proposes more changes to financial advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 AUG 2018
... harmful to consumers because it weakens competition. "The PC finds that competition, more than just price rivalry, drives innovation and overall value for customers," he said.