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Fintechs in the money, gain confidence

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 OCT 2018
... launched, the sector has evolved from being "fragmented" to one that is becoming a first choice for many businesses and consumers when selecting a financial service provider. She said fintechs generally expect the Royal Commission to be a "nett positive" ...

Industry fund, IRESS begin automated advice journey

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 30 OCT 2018
... finish in the advice process. WA Super has about 60,000 members. Hall said the digital advice tool had been tested with consumers in Sydney's Martin Place about three times over the past 18 months.

What the RC can teach us about trust: Deloitte

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 OCT 2018
... deepest level, are exhibiting the kinds of behaviours that genuinely build trust." Punt added there is no indication that consumers do not trust banks to keep their money safe. "Being trusted becomes even more critical in an open banking environment ...

Chief economist update: Shopaholics drive US growth

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 29 OCT 2018
... quarter - 2.07 percentage points - as US businesses rebuild their stocks in anticipation of increased purchases from consumers. Trump's increased fiscal spending continues to provide growth support with government consumption adding 0.56 percentage ...

RBA calls for more innovation

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2018
... the central bank would like to see in payments next. In February, RBA launched New Payments Platform (NPP) which let consumers make fast payments 24x7, all year round. This was made possible by the central bank's new service called the Fast Settlement ...

Governance specialist names new chief executive

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2018
... affairs "when there is so much focus on the importance of good governance in delivering fair and equitable outcomes for consumers and citizens across all sectors." "My primary goals are to ensure that we continue to provide value to our members and customers ...

ASIC and Austplan agree to mutual breakup

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2018
... where we see licensees not properly supervising their representatives." "SMSFs are not right for everyone. We encourage consumers to think carefully about investing in property and do their research before they set up an SMSF," he said.

Life insurer early intervention reforms dumped

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 OCT 2018
... Loane said. The PJC has instead focused on "cultural issues within the life insurance industry" rather than considering consumers who need help, Loane added. As a solution, the committee recommended that ASIC undertake a thorough investigation of how ...

Chief economist update: Fear and loathing on Wall Street

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 25 OCT 2018
... increase in disposable income among households (brought on by Trump's tax cuts) and the tax cuts on companies (as consumers spend less). With inflation still not rearing its ugly head, the Fed should consider a pause before things become uglier. ...

Robo-advice register launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 OCT 2018
... market. The Robo Adviser (Smart Tools) register profiles 36 financial management fintech solutions sold directly to consumers that provide budgeting, trading, investing and post-retirement services. This includes fintechs such as AtlasTrend, Aleda Capital ...