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Asset management business models need a rethink: panel

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2018
From conventional methods to manage investments to the role of blockchain in the future, an industry panel session debates what business models have the power to disrupt financial services. Appearing on a panel at the SIBOS conference in Sydney this ...

Former Australian cricket captain in crypto fail

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 OCT 2018
... like to inform you that Michael Clarke is no longer associated with Global Tech Exchange and the Global Tech Exchange Blockchain education and awareness program." The firm said it is issuing refunds to all investors and stated it "wishes to comply with ...

Superannuation ripe for blockchain

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 15 OCT 2018
... has a lot to gain from adopting distributed ledger technologies (DLT), but the industry will want more clarity around blockchain applications before it jumps in. Bravura Solutions global head of wealth management product Michelle Lusty says blockchain ...

LIC invests in crypto platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 SEP 2018
... market. "Over the coming years, we expect the cryptocurrency market to mature, undergo further regulatory changes and blockchain technology to go mainstream," Manzoori said. FGF invests in companies across different industries and funding stages. Recently ...

Aussie instos back world-first blockchain bond

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018
Seven institutional investors have backed the world's first blockchain bond developed by Commonwealth Bank and the World Bank. First State Super, NSW Treasury Corporation (TCorp), Treasury Corporation of Victoria, CBA, QBE and SAFA signed on as ...

BetaShares to launch three tech ETFs

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2018
... 'genuine, mega-growth' themes in the technology ecosystem. They will cover large Asian tech companies (ASIA), blockchain companies (BLOK) and the robotics and the artificial intelligence sector (RBTZ). The three ETFs have been under development ...

First on the block: CBA to develop blockchain bond

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2018
Australia's biggest bank is set to deliver the world's first blockchain bond, in partnership with the World Bank. Commonwealth Bank (CBA) will deliver the first bond in the world to be created, allocated, transferred and managed using blockchain technology. ...

Glennon Capital hires marketing director

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 7 AUG 2018
... member of the transition team. In her most recent role, she worked at consulting agency Arthur which specialises in blockchain marketing and communications. Glennon Capital has swelled its funds under management by 25% in the past year. "We expect continued ...

Industry leaders in sales and marketing recognised at MAX Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2018
... Templeton Academy) Finalists: AustralianSuper - Super Only, insurance free State Street - machine learning Grow Super - blockchain within insurance Griffith University Student Investment Fund Product Launch of the Year: Legg Mason | BetaShares - Active ...

NSW fintechs dominate Finnie Awards

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUN 2018
... panel of 81 domestic and international judges across wealth management, regtech, insurtech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and lending. Automated budgeting app PocketBook took home the wealth management gong, while emerging fintech leader of the ...