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Global online trading firm rolls out bitcoin derivatives in Australia

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2018
... have no plans to trade in cryptocurrency such as bitcoin and ethereum. A small number (17%) however, are curious about digital currency and plan to transact in some form of cryptocurrency in the future. One-in-five (20%) are investing in cryptocurrency ...

FSC calls for inquiry into gig economy and its impact on super

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2018
... remain relevant, superannuation must recognise the difference between compulsion and compelling. It needs to engage with digital platforms, and it needs to be part of the gig economy in the same way that it is with traditional employers." Options for ...

Global fintech firm to launch in APAC

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2018
... systems management. As a result, customers can rely on holistic and secure solutions to further their business strategy in a digital age," Dodd said.

Zurich sells Singapore life business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2018
... technology will create a better kind of insurance company. Everybody needs life insurance and Singapore Life, being a digital insurer, makes it a better and easier experience," he said. He said the acquisition forms a key part of Singapore Life's strategy ...

Industry names team up for cryptocurrency fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 DEC 2017
... oversight, which is unique for a cryptocurrency fund. Monthly liquidity is also offered in time. The fund's adviser is Digital Currency Holdings, formed by Bellotti and former Man Investments chief operating officer Bob Tucker. Also on board is chief ...

BTFG head of platforms to depart

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 DEC 2017
... and Private Wealth division, led by current general manager of private wealth Jane Watts. BTFG employees that provide digital and phone-based general advice will now be housed in BTFG's customer service division within the chief operating office, with ...

First State Super appoints head of digital

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2017
The former entrepreneur-in-residence at Westpac's innovation hub is the new head of digital at an $81 billion superannuation fund. Joining from Westpac's The Garage, Ahmad Racheha will lead First State Super's digital strategy. He will report directly ...

CBA admits to anti-money laundering breaches, AUSTRAC flags new allegations

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2017
... financial crime technology platform to monitor accounts and transactions for suspicious activity; and introducing enhanced digital electronic customer verification processes to supplement face-to-face identification. CBA shares were trading at $79.76 ...

Chinese financial services giant eyes Australian expansion

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2017
... Group include Ant Fortune, a wealth-management app, Zhima (Sesame) Credit, a social credit scoring system, and MYbank, a digital bank which offers microloans to businesses and consumers. Over 10 million brick-and-mortar merchants now accept Alipay across ...

Not all heroes wear capes

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
... and was averaging more than 1500 interactions a day in January. "Members are increasingly turning to self-service and digital channels for customer service," Creative Virtual managing director Australia and New Zealand and North Asia, Patrick Gallagher ...