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NAB launches super virtual assistant

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2018
NAB has launched a digital assistant that helps MLC members engage with their superannuation. Available on Google Home devices, Talk to MLC answers 15 common questions members ask: such as how to open an MLC account, find lost super and change investment ...

Responding to the revolution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2018
The digital transformation and casualisation of the workforce is the fourth industrial revolution in action and superannuation funds can find lessons in history on how best to respond. Addressing the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds in Brisbane ...

Industry fund switches to IRESS

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018
... of Acurity at all times will underpin the fund's goal towards becoming a 100% digitally enabled business. In this case digital technology is an enabler and can innovate the modern super fund environment, whilst still providing exceptional face-to-face ...

Australia's first OTC trading desk for digital currencies opens

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAR 2018
Australian crypto investors wanting to execute large digital currency trades will have an over-the-counter trading desk to go to from next week. Sydney-based Bitcoin and digital currency exchange Independent Reserve will go live with Australia's first ...

FinTech Australia appoints interim chief executive

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 12 MAR 2018
... successfully driven the fintech agenda across the nation, resulting in real, positive change in areas such as crowdfunding, digital currency regulation and open data." "We started with 52 founding members - today we have well over 200, with strong connections ...

Bravura rolls out DB super functionality

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAR 2018
... component of our future growth plans for accumulation and retirement products. We will leverage Sonata's comprehensive digital functionality to deliver an enhanced and engaging employer and member experience," LGAsuper chief executive David Todd said. ...

Decimal appoints chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAR 2018
... chairman Mark Potts cited Watkins' experience and technical knowledge of the sectors as key reasons behind his appointment. "Digital advice is continuing to evolve, and it is clear the market requires greater levels of industry expertise to support clients ...

Private wealth platform appoints ASX-listed corporate adviser

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAR 2018
A blockchain-based private wealth platform that created China's first robo-advice solution appointed an ASX-listed corporate advisory firm for its initial coin offering (ICO). Bankorus, which now advises more than 200,000 high-net-worth investors representing ...

Crypto assets rewrite estate planning

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 5 MAR 2018
Complex cryptocurrency assets are driving financial advisers to reconsider their clients' digital lives and the impact this has on estate planning. Australian Unity Trustees national manager, estate planning, Anna Hacker describes cryptocurrency as ...

Private equity firm sells Bravura stake

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2018
... funeral bonds. Foresters recently embarked on a new phase of innovation and growth, and will use Garradin to enhance its digital capabilities for members and its funeral director networks. Bravura Solutions chief operating officer for APAC Jon Alder ...