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Limited super investment in VC holding Australia back: AVCAL

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2017
Limited investment by super funds in Australia's venture capital sector is holding back the growth of innovation, says the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. According to a new research report, institutional capital - predominately ...

Blockchain feasibility test successful: Calastone

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2017
... model and understanding the business challenges from a market participant perspective. "It's through technological innovation such as this that we aim to address the business and technical trading challenges faced by our customers across international ...

Mercer vet takes reins at former Pillar offices

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2017
... formerly Pillar Administration. Jo-Anne Bloch takes on the role having previously been partner and team leader at Mercer's Innovation Hub in the US. Before that, she was Mercer's financial advice leader in Sydney. Before Mercer, Bloch was chief executive ...

Northern Trust names Sydney head

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2017
... complexities associated with various regulations. "Technology is a key part of that and Northern Trust has a number of innovation centres focused on connecting the exploration of emerging technology with the real needs of our client base across the globe," ...

Super funds and CEFC join investment forces

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2017
... Australian ecosystem, including incubators, university programs and angel groups. The Seed Fund is also registered with Innovation and Science Australia as an early stage venture capital partnership providing investors with tax-free returns. The fund ...

Fintech success insignificant so far: Fahy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2017
... that while technology is expensive, so is stupidity. "If you can grow a liver on the back of a hamster, that's what innovation looks like. So our sense of what dramatic innovation looks like is off. We've gone from 130 basis points to 103 basis points ...

Prime Financial Group acquires 35th practice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2017
... acquisition aligns with the direction of both businesses. "Altezza is an innovative firm and Prime is at the forefront of innovation in the advice sector. Many of the skills in both firms are complementary, particularly when it comes to services for ...

TelstraSuper commits to innovation

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAY 2017
... chief investment officer Graeme Miller said the fund is proud to support the opportunity to commercialise Australian innovation. "This is an exciting investment chapter for TelstraSuper. We'll be supporting promising opportunities in the fields of healthcare ...

HUB24 lures talent as growth strategy progresses

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAY 2017
... "Reaching $5 billion in FUA is a significant achievement for both HUB24 and for our industry. It's an accolade for choice, innovation, value and great technology. These factors as well as client demand for heightened control, flexibility and transparency ...

Xero accelerates AI and machine learning

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2017
Xero will further accelerate its artificial intelligence and machine learning innovation with a new appointment to its product team. Chief product and platform officer Duncan Ritchie will hand his responsibilities as head of small business products ...