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Fingerprint offered as bank password alternative

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2015
... take place in the financial services industry as new technologies drive disruption of existing norms. ING DIRECT head of digital Janelle McGuinness said, "In the past 12 months, the number of customer interactions we've experienced through mobile has ...

SSFS rebrands, launches digital advice

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2015
State Super Financial Services has rebranded and unveiled its new digital advice channel. Now known as StatePlus, the wealth management company is focusing on developing its digital strategy, building out facilities for digital advice delivery (including ...

TAL releases group insurance member tool

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2015
... members to either completely self-serve or engage an expert in the process - it's their choice entirely," TAL head of digital Jason Gracanin said. He added, "'Click to Chat' provides a more personal member experience by providing direct access to our ...

Mercer appoints independent director

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2015
An advocate for digital transformation, social media and innovation has joined the Mercer Superannuation Australia Limited (MSAL) board. Joining the Mercer super board as an independent non-executive director is Sue O'Connor. Her role will include working ...

New IAG boss signals digital disruption focus

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2015
IAG has set out to embrace digital disruption in naming the person to replace the retiring Mike Wilkins as managing director and chief executive. Peter Harmer will take over the role on 16 November 2015, though Wilkins, who led the business for seven ...

Aussies in top five for cashless transactions

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2015
... "The lack of coherent data on hidden payments, which include payments made through closed loop cards and mobile apps, digital wallets mobile money, and virtual currencies makes it challenging for banks and non-bank payment services providers in determining ...

Findex launches online advice service

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2015
... firm who ensures they receive timely and strategic advice over a wide range of issues," said Findex chief marketing and digital officer Thomas Paule. "We want others to be able to experience this first hand. We are giving them a taste of our knowledge ...

Equipsuper invests in fintech, robo-advice firm

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2015
Equipsuper has invested in a fintech startup that will develop the fund's digital advice and investment platform. Clover is a Melbourne-based financial technology company that offers an automated investment service. The platform adopts a goals-based ...

ASIC's robo-advice taskforce to monitor AFSLs

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2015
ASIC's brand new robo-advice taskforce will monitor businesses that intend to provide digital advice. The regulator thinks that "the majority of digital advice initiatives will be proposed by existing licensees rather than start-up businesses." Another ...

CBA launches online SMSF portfolio

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2015
... trustees," said CBA head of SMSF customers Marcus Evans. "As a result, we have enhanced our SMSF offering by combining digital resources, the SMSF specialist team providing phone support, and expertise across all areas of CommBank, to better service ...