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CBA spearheads push for quantum computing

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 10 APR 2017
CBA is rolling out a simulation of a theoretical quantum computer to demonstrate how it could revolutionise banking and other industries. Unlike a traditional computer, where data is encoded into a binary system of zeroes and ones (bits), a quantum ...

Kaplan buys artificial intelligence regtech

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017
Following a partnership to develop a digital solution for advisers, Kaplan acquired an artificial intelligence-based regtech provider. The education provider has been working with Red Marker to develop Artemis, a solution for financial advisers to create ...

HUB24 the fastest growing platform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2017
... changes in the marketplace where financial advisers are looking for choice, quality, value and great service. There's a revolution going on in the traditional way that this space is serviced with platforms, so it is a great result," Alcock said. Alcock ...

Westpac exec jumps ship to ING Direct

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2017
... Westpac Group, Evans also served as BT's head of brand, head of BT Super for Life, and Westpac's general manager, service revolution and transformation. In heading up ING Direct's retail banking offering, Evans will manage all of the bank's consumer ...

Innovate to beat innovation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JAN 2017
As technological change rapidly accelerates, asset managers are being warned to adapt before they get left behind. Global research firm Cerulli Associates says managers cannot ignore the growing trend of robo-advice and emergence of blockchain technology. ...

MySuper competition heats up: Rainmaker

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2016
MySuper is the new high-growth area for retail superannuation funds with attractive offerings competing directly with not-for-profit super funds. Rainmaker's September quarter MySuper report shows MySuper products operated by retail groups like banks ...

Fintechs face marketing battle

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016
... knowledge of industry marketers as their "roles mean they are well positioned to understand the impact of the digital revolution on financial services." The survey covered all sectors of the industry including retail banking, insurance, fintech, fund ...

CBA in world-first blockchain transaction

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2016
The Commonwealth Bank and Wells Fargo have embarked on the first global trade transaction between two independent banks via blockchain. The transaction involved a shipment of 88 cotton bales from Texas to Qingdao, China using a distributed ledger known ...

Machine learning to revolutionise investing

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2016
Financial advisers are increasingly recognising the benefits of machine learning for investors, according to Man AHL. Encouraged by the rise of big data and evolving technologies, Man says the artificial intelligence solution is developing into a powerful ...

CBA innovates to help customers avoid late fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2016
The Commonwealth Bank has launched two new bill paying solutions, available via its CommBank app and NetBank. The 'Better Bill Experience' and 'Photo-a-bill' features went live today as a means of assisting customers in managing their bills and avoiding ...