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China backs blockchain, Bitcoin soars

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 OCT 2019
... Initial Coin Offerings in 2017, with the nations' central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), working on its own digital currency. The sharp rise in bitcoin saw its value jump to over US$10,000 after Xi's remarks. The unexpected validation of blockchain ...

New chair at Local Government Super

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 28 OCT 2019
... being a local government councilor. "[Loades] brings a track record of leadership, member-focussed transformation and digital client service gained from board experience with organisations such as the NRMA, Credit Union Australia, roles with community ...

Powerwrap appoints director

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 28 OCT 2019
... international level, and her skill in building successful businesses, and driving innovation and growth through multi-channel digital transformation strategies, should be of great benefit to Powerwrap." Earlier this year the firm posted a strong first ...

Rainmaker Group announces acquisition of Industry Moves

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2019
... Moves," said Baltazar. Cleveland worked previously as the content producer for Australian Catholic Superannuation and as a digital news director for Clear Channel Media in the US. "I'm excited to tell the stories of people who are doing new, different ...

ASIC nudges robo-adviser to shutter

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2019
A digital advice firm has voluntarily shut down two robo-advice tools after ASIC raised concerns. Lime FS, a Sydney-based Australian financial services licensee, was running corporate authorised representatives Plenty Wealth, Plenty Plus and Lime Wealth ...

New executive role at Colonial First State

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2019
... member outcomes across Colonial First State and drive member centric initiatives. In addition Todd will be responsible for digital, the CFS data office and data strategy, and our human-centred design capability," a CFS spokesperson said. He will retain ...

RC sting felt in finance pay packets

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2019
... services in general - similar to the rate of growth last year. However, there's a strong exception for lower-to-mid level digital, mobile and content roles which will enjoy salary rises of up to 10%. Year on year stagnation in wage growth has resulted ...

Blackstone makes $8.7 billion purchase

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 1 OCT 2019
... investors and generate significant liquidity, which among other uses, will help accelerate our ongoing transition into digital real estate and infrastructure," Stewart said. The warehouses are mostly situated in high-population areas such as California ...

Rainmaker Group expands into ESG media, acquires The Sustainability Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2019
... Guide, The Good Investment Guide and The Good Economics Guide. Established in 2011, The Sustainability Report is a weekly digital publication that provides unique, in-depth writing covering how investible Australian companies manage, disclose and communicate ...

Intrust Super revamps robo-advice

KRISTI CHENG  |  FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2019
... the user input requirements. Called Super Blueprint, the superannuation fund has upgraded the offering to simplify the digital advice experience, delivering a personalised financial plan three times quicker than its previous service. The new user interface ...