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ANZ Wealth tests AI-driven underwriting

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2018
... Zealand business along with its lenders mortgage insurance, general insurance distribution and financial planning arms. The sale followed ANZ divesting OnePath's pension and investments units and four aligned dealer groups to IOOF for $975 million in ...

Chief economist update: Consumers don't spend on confidence alone

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2018
"Sentiment has continued to recover from the weakness seen in the September quarter last year, bolstered by a less threatening outlook for interest rates and improving confidence around the economy and jobs. While the mood is 'cautiously optimistic' ...

The next generation of adviser and client

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2018
Recognising the barriers to gender equality in the financial advice industry and taking steps to widen the entry door for women is vital to the positive progression of female advisers and traditional business models. State Street Global Advisors' SPDR ...

The darling buds of inflation

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2018
"Here comes the sun, and I say It's all right." -- The Beatles Wall Street again went on a record breaking run last week with the S&P 500, the DJIA, the Nasdaq Composite and the Russell 2000 all finishing at all-time highs... and for good reasons. Growth ...

Vontobel expands distribution footprint

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 JAN 2018
Fresh from winning an Australian fixed income mandate, Vontobel Asset Management has appointed a distribution specialist to strengthen its commitment to the local market. Andreas Faeste will be responsible for broadening the boutique investment manager's ...

Aviva wholesale sales head departs

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 12 JAN 2018
The head of wholesale sales at Aviva Investors has left the company and a recruitment process is underway to find his replacement. Karl Linder joined Aviva in 2015 and was responsible for building out the firm's wholesale wealth management business. ...

Chief economist update: iPhone and Black Friday sales ring up retail registers

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 12 JAN 2018
The Australian consumer is back! He, she, it, they have opened their wallets and went on a shopping binge. This, at least, is what one would conclude after seeing the Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) report revealing that retail sales surged by ...

Perennial investment services boss departs after 11 years

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2018
Perennial's general manager of investment services has departed after 11 years following his role being made redundant. Brian Thomas joined Perennial in 2006 and was responsible for business strategy, global economic updates and retail product development. ...

Potential windfall to be found in super reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2018
... selling their main residences," she said. "But it is important to note that these contributions only apply to contracts of sale entered into from 1 July 2018, and the property also needs to be owned for at least 10 years before disposal.'' The same was ...

Zurich sells Singapore life business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2018
... critical illness and disability policies. It follows Zurich's decision in December 2015 to close its books to new business. The sale will not impact any of Zurich's other life or commercial insurance businesses in the country and all policyholders that ...