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CFS reaches out to advisers via FirstTech app

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017
Colonial First State will introduce new digital enhancements to its FirstTech app, providing access to the latest information on superannuation, tax, social security and aged care. The app will be made available free to all advisers using CFS platforms ...

Class integrates with two boutiques

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017
... providers have joined forces with Class Super to help scale audit and compliance services. A.S.A.P. Advice, a Tasmania-based digital advice platform that assists accountants provide SMSF services without the need of an AFSL, is the newest addition to ...

BlackRock hires new executives

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2017
BlackRock is expanding its digital and distribution strategies with two executive appointments. Katie Petering is the new head of asset manager sales for BlackRock's exchange-traded funds business iShares. She will report to head of iShares Australia ...

Looking ahead key to flipping bad money habits

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2017
... believes widespread financial mismanagement is the result of a severe disconnect from our future selves. UBank, NAB's digital-only offering, conducted research in partnership with consumer neuroscience expert Dr. Phil Harris from the University of Melbourne. ...

MLC Life partners to accelerate underwriting process

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2017
... Life, which owns an 80% stake in MLC Life, is driving the strategy, investing about $400 million to improve technology and digital capabilities. MLC Life believes the technology will transform the way life insurers measure risk, and significantly diminish ...

Fairfax nixes private equity buyout

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2017
... company is well-positioned to deliver substantial returns for shareholders into the medium and long-term future. Fairfax's digital businesses are growing strongly and we have established plans for our traditional media. "With media reform expected later ...

Powerwrap raises $19.4 million for growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017
... executive Cormac Heffernan and appointment of Chris Brant as managing director, and the planned introduction of a new digital wealth management interface. Driscoll said the platform now plans to expand its board to include independent directors as the ...

Wealth and investment leads Aussie fintech

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2017
Wealth and investment is one of Australia's largest fintech sub-sectors according to an industry representative group. Releasing its first member ecosystem map, FinTech Australia showed wealth and investment sits alongside consumer and business lending ...

ANZ appoints for innovation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2017
The newly created role of general manager, digital transformation and performance at ANZ has been filled by a former eBay chief operating officer. Jennifer Scott will commence in the role with ANZ in August, charged with ensuring the commercial delivery ...

MyRetirement too product heavy: Morningstar

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2017
Morningstar is pushing for MyRetirement solutions to be less product-centric and a mandatory digital advice component be made available for retirees. In a discussion paper submitted to Treasury on Comprehensive Income Products for Retirement (CIPRs) ...