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Industry fund eyes younger membership with board appointment

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
... a new independent, non-executive director. Michelle Beveridge joins the board with more than 20 years of experience in digital transformation including lead technology roles at Open Universities Australia, VERNet and IDP Education. In her current role ...

Vision Super creates head technology role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... Australians and meet their ongoing demands. Joining from KPMG, James Milne is responsible for maintaining and improving the digital experience for the industry fund's members and employers. In the 12 months to June 2017, Vision Super funds under management ...

Social media boosting super fund engagement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
Superannuation funds are bolstering their commitment to digital engagement, with the use of social media almost doubling since 2015. A recent survey by Willis Towers Watson found that 94% of super funds are increasing their investment in digital technology ...

Life insurance M&A outlook gloomy: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2017
... motivation" to enter an acquisition over the next three years is branding as many life insurers will need to transition to digital sales strategies, and that requires a strong, recognisable brand which is just as important as competing on pricing, the ...

Energy Super launches group insurance platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
... clients in 2018." Since Nippon Life purchased an 80% stake in MLC Life last year, it has injected millions to improve digital solutions, offering trustees a genuine point of difference for members' insurance needs, she said.

Praemium solution signs first client

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
... capabilities with an administration overlay makes this strategy viable and efficient for advisers while delivering an intuitive digital experience through our feature rich investor portal," Ohanessian said. J.P. Morgan was recently appointed to provide ...

ETF fees to plunge: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
... providers and expect more players to enter the space, including more self-indexing. Participating in stock lending programs, digital distribution and best execution are some ways to continue to reduce costs for investors, the report suggested. In terms ...

ME Bank recruits for people experience

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
... role, having replaced Helene Gordon who left the bank earlier this year. Purcell has since been promoted from brand and digital director to chief experience officer, responsible for overseeing the bank's brand, customer insights, marketing, communications ...

The age of algorithmic advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2017
... then make sure they hire the right people. Walsh said advisers are tempted to think they must hire people who are "more digital" or even social media experts, but the truth is they should hire those with a certain mindset. Such employees don't necessarily ...

Financial Standard journalist recognised in press awards

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2017
... Australian Securities Exchange's (ASX) mFund platform; and another on how Australia's custody industry is adapting to the digital age, staying ahead of the curve by 'disrupting' itself. Winning the category was Allen T. Cheng from Institutional Investor ...