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Technological advancement puts infrastructure at risk: KPMG

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2017
... technological change is putting infrastructure assets at risk of being obsolete before the end of anticipated lifecycles. In its Emerging Trends in Infrastructure 2017 report, KPMG says infrastructure planners and investors will struggle with the longer-term ...

BetaShares develops new ethical ETF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2017
... and healthy living. "We believe ETHI will have particular appeal for the millennial generation, a demographic that is emerging as a driving force of both the ETF and the ethical investing industry," Vynokur said. "US industry research shows 41% of millennials ...

Advisers optimistic amid challenges

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2016
... the research not only reflected conversations with advisers about challenges their business face, it also highlighted emerging opportunities as the advice environment evolved. "When we talk to advisers, there is an acute difference between those who ...

CBA in world-first blockchain transaction

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2016
... services, Michael Eidel, said this proof of concept shows how organisations around the world can take advantage of these emerging technologies, as existing trade finance methods are "ripe for disruption". "We strive to stay at the forefront of disruptive ...

Global investment landscape needs rethink

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016
... fundamental shift in the make-up of global companies and that multinationals have found success developing products in emerging markets. "Unilever's Pureit water purifier was developed in India before being sold in Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia and Nigeria. ...

Asset owners, managers not prepped for blockchain

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2016
... in our everyday applications in the near future," said Hu Liang, senior managing director and head of State Street's emerging technologies center. The report revealed that Australian asset owners and managers are most optimistic in regards to blockchain ...

State Street partners with blockchain startup

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 SEP 2016
... features of blockchain technology, such as immutability, verifiability, and security. State Street senior vice-president, emerging technologies center, Hu Liang said tracking capital flow is critical for fund managers in calculating investment performance. ...

First clean energy seed fund launched

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2016
... from the new $1 billion Clean Energy Innovation Fund. The $20 million seed fund will focus on discovering and financing emerging innovations and startups in clean energy. The seed fund is the first project to be funded through the Clean Energy Innovation ...

Implemented Portfolios launches branded IMA

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2016
... investment management to clients." The branded IMA is fully customisable to an adviser's brand and company aesthetics, giving emerging or independent companies the ability to develop recognised brands and marketing campaigns. "At Implemented Portfolios ...

InvestmentLink launches fintech data grant

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2016
Independent financial data source InvestmentLink has established a data grant to support emerging Australian fintech companies. The grant will allow selected fintech start-ups to access a feed of financial account and investment fund data for free for ...