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Technology to transform coming decades

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020
... we are lagging behind when it comes to blockchain. "When it comes to the opportunities of blockchain, we are yet to see a major Australian business experiment with alternatives such as its own currency, suggesting this may be an area we are likely to ...

The growing risk to financial advisers

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020
... advisers. The prediction comes as advisers work to meet new educational requirements and compliance pressures, in addition to major trust issues on the back of the Hayne Royal Commission. "The industry is in a state of flux and for those of us who remain ...

Super fund adds first operations lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020
The longstanding operations lead at a major superannuation fund has resigned, taking on a newly created executive role at a much smaller industry fund. UniSuper's general manager, operations Steven Leach departed the fund this month after almost ...

Major life insurers continue to suffer

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020
... with new data showing total risk premiums inflows dropped by more than $790 million in the 12 months to September 2019, as major players endured another tough year. Australia's life insurance industry continues to suffer the ill-effects of deteriorating ...

MLC Life chief steps down

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
... been made even more complex by the significant commercial challenges facing the Australian life insurance sector along with major regulatory changes. The board wishes David all the very best for his future." The MLC board will now undertake a global ...

Investment Leadership Awards finalists revealed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
... Financial Standard Investment Leadership Awards 2020 has been unveiled, recognising outstanding investment talent across major asset classes. Now in their third year, the annual Financial Standard Investment Leadership Awards are the product of comprehensive ...

DWS bolsters property portfolio

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
DWS has announced the acquisition of The Sebel Hotel in Canberra. The off-market transaction was made on behalf of it major European real estate investment funds from the Zapari Group. The hotel, which is comprised of 144 recently refurbished rooms ...

Chief economist update: Equity markets struck by coronavirus

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
... an FX strategist at Saxo Bank -- takes the cake, saying: "A response to a serious outbreak threat could mushroom into a major economic catastrophe as even a 'minor' outbreak of just a few thousand sick people geographically distributed around ...

AMP remediation processes questionable

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
AMP has responded to reports it is refunding fees charged to members into new AMP superannuation accounts opened without customers' knowledge or consent. Following a report by the ABC, AMP has confirmed it is depositing refunds owed to former customers ...

Light on horizon for global economy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
... Outlook outlining growth is expected to continue into 2021, signs that the global downturn is coming to an end. Outlining the major causes for the positive sentiment, the IMF said: "On the positive side, market sentiment has been boosted by tentative ...