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Look inside to drive fintech forward: AltFi Summit

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 26 MAR 2018
... time-honoured institutions. "People tend to think the only way to move the [financial services] industry forward and to innovate is to do it outside the industry," Turner said. "My observation from the time I spent in the US and in Australia is there's ...

MyRetirement products too pricey for super funds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2018
... sooner rather than later as, from an investment market viewpoint, times are good. "There's probably more opportunity to innovate and spend some money doing so now, whereas if markets were to turn down, things will become tighter. The feeling I have is ...

Industry fund switches to IRESS

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018
... 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 customer service," IRESS superannuation ...

ANZ Wealth tests AI-driven underwriting

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2018
... supports them in building trusted relationships with their clients, he added. Last July MLC Life Insurance made inroads to innovate its process by launching UnderwriteMe, which uses a database of standard questions to assess lifestyle and health factors ...

Banks can take lead on financial inclusion

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2018
... these markets will provide necessary safeguards and incentives that enable banks, telcos, fintechs and other partners to innovate together and provide greater opportunities for unserved and underserved customers.

Crowdfunding investment opportunity unleashed

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 12 JAN 2018
... to borrow up to $60 billion a year more than they currently are allowed, to grow their businesses, hire new staff and innovate.

AustralianSuper embraces goals-based advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 9 JAN 2018
... going to want to talk to someone either on the phone or face-to-face." Blackmore also hinted that AustralianSuper will innovate its offering further in time, saying the new goals-based approach and chatbots will enable greater understanding of the fund's ...

Centrepoint Alliance names new chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2017
... Benbow described leading Shadforth as a tremendous privilege but said the Centrepoint role offers an opportunity to truly innovate the Australian advice marketplace. "To be able to lead in an environment of autonomy couples with access to capital and ...

New CFO named for $20bn industry fund

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2017
... of its 238,000 members. Dundon said at the time that the new relationship with MetLife enables VicSuper to continue to innovate so members can achieve the best possible balance in growing and protecting their super savings. He added: "VicSuper has evolved ...

ETF fees to plunge: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
... offer ETF products in the near future. The report, which surveyed 70 ETF providers, found price points and the ability to innovate are crucial for the sector to maintain its growth trajectory. Despite ETF fees continuing to fall to an average of 27 basis ...