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Compliance and cybersecurity keeping bankers awake

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2017
... pressure from government and regulators is [unlikely] to abate in the short-term." Overall, the banking industry must innovate in order to grow, he said. "Banks right across the globe are looking for alternative ways to reshape, organise and optimise ...

Merger creates active management behemoth

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2017
... resources." The scale provided by the merger would also "transform the combined group's ability to invest for growth, innovate and drive greater operational efficiency," the statement added. The new entity will be headquartered in Scotland. Standard ...

TAL and Qantas partner for life insurance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2017
... Qantas both have proud histories. TAL has been protecting people for more than 140 years. We have a strong appetite to innovate and this new partnership with Qantas reflects this. TAL has invested in a new technology platform and product design to deliver ...

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. ...

Life insurers complacent on Big Data

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 19 DEC 2016
... Insurance chief executive David Hackett said: "Many life insurers understand the need to embrace Big Data and technology to innovate, yet are unsure with how to incorporate them into their current business models. "It is clear Big Data will assist in ...

Advice practices pass health check

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2016
... what will drive the financial advice innovation agenda next year, the joint report says advice practices will seek to innovate in areas where they consider themselves most vulnerable. Zurich head of distribution Kristine Brooks says from 184 practice ...

Finsia scholarship winner named

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2016
... change in our sector. Clients' expectations have shifted dramatically; more than ever before, they're challenging us to innovate and be creative in how we deliver work and charge for it, and they're demanding gender and ethnically diverse advisors with ...

NobleOak Life offerings recognised for excellence

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2016
... awards, Strategic Insight's Simon Soloman said: "The Direct Life market continues to demonstrate its agility and ability to innovate, with the recent introduction of simplified life policies and policies that combine all types of cover together in one ...

Former State Street analyst joins Parametric

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 OCT 2016
... capabilities. "Susan has a wonderful technical skills base and, just as importantly, a client-centric focus with a willingness to innovate, making her a perfect fit for our culture," Briant said. Bu said she views her new role as a great opportunity ...

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 ...