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Super funds partner to tackle the coal problem

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2017
... savings." "All stakeholders - government, industry, investors and others - must work together through stable policy, innovation and partnerships to deliver a just and orderly transition. This is good for both investment opportunities and necessary to ...

NAB launches customer chatbot app

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017
... so it can answer more questions and perform more tasks for NAB customers," NAB executive general manager digital and innovation Jonathan Davey said. NAB recently launched a virtual banker chatbot for business customers and chatbot pilot for Facebook ...

Active debate triggers Fidelity fee overhaul

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2017
... regulation, as well as taking into account feedback from the UK regulator in its recent market study on the lack of pricing innovation in our industry, we believe that a far more fundamental change to how clients are charged needs to be instituted." ...

BigTech: The next frontier for high-net-worth investors

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2017
... consultant said. Capgemini noted HNWIs have high expectations of increased efficiency, transparency, online excellence, and innovation, as is often offered by BigTech. However the consultant did reassure everyone not to panic yet as respondents expressed ...

MetLife tracker enhances claims experience

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2017
... Super, are currently using the tracker to log-in and check the status of claims. Director of customer strategy and innovation, Jeremy Simmons, said the tracker was part of MetLife's focus on driving exceptional member experience. "Many claimants are ...

AIA acquires CBA life insurance businesses

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2017
... scale and Commonwealth Bank's broad distribution, and our complementary values and commitment to customer focus and innovation, mean that a partnership between us will create an even better experience for our customers, in a more efficient way for our ...

Managed accounts demand dominates platform market

KARREN VERGARA  |  SUNDAY, 17 SEP 2017
... accounts agreed with this prediction. In two to three years, the industry will also see an "unbelievable" technological innovation in managed accounts. The real winners will be the investors and their advisers who will be much more discerning about the ...

China slows to target

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017
... reforms aimed at "reining in excessive production capacity, reducing corporate costs and improving the environment for innovation," China released a battery of activity data. Non-farm fixed-asset investment increased by 7.8% in the first eight months ...

The rise and impact of insurtech

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2017
... report highlights the need for traditional insurers to design a balanced strategy which ensures return on investment in innovation while maintaining focus on customer service and relationships, particularly if they want to attract and retain younger ...

Adviser, Practice of the Year finalists named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2017
... to the betterment of financial literacy both for their clients and their community. The accolade rewards leadership, innovation, customer focus and professional excellence. Vying for the title this year will be Charlie Fraser of Shadforth Financial Group ...