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MLC Life partners to accelerate underwriting process

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2017
... life insurance cover. In June, Heyhoe told Financial Standard that "underwriting is an area that has been ripe for innovation in the industry, and we know it is a process that can and should be done better." UnderwriteMe director of business development ...

Fortnum inks advice fintech deal

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2017
... Fortnum advisers to access market-leading technology to engage and acquire new clients, service existing, and foster innovation around advice delivery," Shaw said. MoneySoft's partnership with Fortnum follows similar arrangements with Clearview, RI Advice ...

XTB adds bond SMA to Macquarie Wrap

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2017
... solutions for both financial advisers and individual investors," Martin said. "We are proud to be driving fixed income innovation that helps Australian investors achieve more balanced investment portfolios. We look forward to announcing additional new ...

ANZ appoints for innovation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2017
The newly created role of general manager, digital transformation and performance at ANZ has been filled by a former eBay chief operating officer. Jennifer Scott will commence in the role with ANZ in August, charged with ensuring the commercial delivery ...

Global disruption fund locks in former CEOs

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017
... fund will provide the opportunity to gain exposure to big name technology companies that will benefit from disruptive innovation, while also helping to diversify from the traditional Australian equities that often dominates portfolios," Evans & Partners ...

Executive hires at SCOR Global Life

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2017
... owners. Chief executive Dion Russell commented Cummins' expertise will build an even stronger foundation for research and innovation for SCOR to be at the forefront of medical advancements and the impacts to life insurance. SCOR Global Life Australia ...

Industry stars recognised at 2017 MAX Awards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
... evolving sales and marketing landscape, including Video Campaign of the Year, Social Media Campaign of the Year and Innovation of the Year. Other highlights included awards for Creative Agency of the Year, Investment Product of the Year and Integrated ...

Fintechs must collaborate, not disrupt: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
... and Amazon, the report urged. "Banks and fintechs should adopt a strategic approach and collaborate throughout the innovation process, leveraging each other's' strengths to deliver maximum benefits from digital initiatives," Capgemini Australia and New ...

Queensland continues venture capital commitment

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2017
... a further $10 million in 2018-19, Budget documents said. In his Budget speech Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt said innovation isn't just about new industries of the future. "It's also about transforming our existing industries - building on our traditional ...

The changing face of underwriting

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2017
... customer officer for retail advised insurance Melissa Heyhoe saying: "Underwriting is an area that has been ripe for innovation in the industry, and we know it is a process that can and should be done better." CommInsure also recently upgraded its offering ...