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NAB launches super virtual assistant

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2018
... at retirement time; and advise how best to invest their money in super. NAB executive general manager of digital and innovation Jonathan Davey said the proliferation of voice-activated, hands-free devices such as Siri and Google Home and Amazon's Alexa ...

Responding to the revolution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2018
... respond. Addressing the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds in Brisbane, World Economic Forum head of society and innovation Nicholas Davis said there is great fear around innovation and automation, but what institutions must realise is that technology ...

Regulatory disruption hampers long-term vision for super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018
... let up, it's not going to slow down." To achieve this, Scheerlinck stressed the importance of super funds embracing innovation. "Member engagement and communication, advice, long-term, sustainable investments and retirement income frameworks all require ...

More female clients requires more female advisers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2018
... "Diverse boards and leadership teams lead to better outcomes for shareholders and stakeholders alike. They lead to greater innovation and better bottom lines."

Morningstar fuels fund ratings with AI

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAR 2018
... investors." "The expansion of our fund ratings with the Quantitative Rating is a great example of our commitment to innovation and leveraging recent advances in technology to further educate investors," Davidson said. A Morningstar spokesperson said ...

AXA inks $20 billion deal, pivots insurance business strategy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAR 2018
... growth prospects," Buberl said. Buberl said the two companies share a common culture around people, risk management and innovation. "XL Group has the right geographical footprint, world-class teams with recognized expertise and is renowned for innovative ...

Xero appoints former Microsoft Australia chief

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 5 MAR 2018
... Xero's next phase of growth, while I contribute to strategy as a non-executive director with my passion for product innovation." Around the same time as consolidating listings on the ASX last year, Drury sold $94.5 million in Xero shares as part of a ...

Private equity firm sells Bravura stake

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2018
... funds management for pre-paid funeral plan products and funeral bonds. Foresters recently embarked on a new phase of innovation and growth, and will use Garradin to enhance its digital capabilities for members and its funeral director networks. Bravura ...

Wearables driving life insurance engagement

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2018
... simple for customers to understand and manage their own health and be rewarded for doing so," TAL general manager of innovation Dan Taylor said. An ANZ white paper released last year shows new technologies and social trends are redefining approaches ...

Link signs two industry funds, eyes UK pension admin

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2018
... driving meaningful member engagement." "Our scale, the adaptability of our systems and our continuous investment in innovation and analytics, allows us to grow with the needs of our superannuation fund customers, helping them better service their members ...