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Fees at the innovation frontline

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2017
... latest paper from emerging markets equities manager Remerga says part of the problem may be there hasn't been enough innovation in the management fee regime. Remerga's paper argues that while the traditional practice of charging asset size-based management ...

IRESS head of super retires

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2017
... success in superannuation. He has extensive industry experience, deep client relationships and a track record of driving innovation," Walsh said. "Jeff has worked closely with Stephen over the last seven years. His appointment ensures a smooth transition ...

Financial advice cannot be a quick-fix: Stackpool

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2017
Australians are still perplexed by financial advice and its increased accessibility and affordability through technology - and big data isn't helping. Certainty Advice Group believes making financial advice more affordable, accessible and convenient ...

FSC and EY seek WAMtech revolution

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... program. EY Oceania wealth and asset management leader, Antoinette Elias said that above all, PitchFest is about spurring innovation in the market, by promoting greater collaboration between established providers and newer, technology-based market entrants. ...

Life insurance market flat: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2017
... the significant amount of marketing effort and money spent on rejuvenating the industry, a new report shows. Product innovation and intensive marketing activities by insurance providers have done little to stimulate demand in the direct life insurance ...

Trustee Partners crosses the ditch

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017
... said. Complectus chief executive Grant Kemble said the firm is looking forward to expanding a program of technology innovation to benefit its current and future customers, while maintaining the same high level of service and customer care for which it's ...

Bennelong's BennBridge opens its doors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2017
... "Beyond the functional support we provide, the real value of our offering is the entrepreneurial culture which nurtures innovation. This, coupled with BennBridge's backing and business support, is what helps drive the scalability of our asset managers' ...

Industry fund appoints two directors

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2017
... industry superannuation fund appointed two directors to its board, continuing its customer-centred focus on strategy, innovation and technology. Deirdre Wroth, a banking and wealth management executive with 28 years of experience, has been appointed ...

What the 2017 Budget means for you

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
... institutional investors. The Government has also announced broad concessions for the Australian fintech industry, continuing it innovation agenda from 2016. Purchases of digital currency, for example, will no longer be subject to the GST, which removes ...

HESTA appoints new CIO

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2017
... outstanding investment experience and leadership across all aspects of portfolio management and her insights will help drive innovation and continuing excellence across the spectrum of our investment activities," Blakey said. "We're delighted that [she] ...