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Managed accounts demand rises: Zenith

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2020
... sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic. Zenith chief executive David Wright said it was not unexpected that advice firms were proactive in seeking additional investment, research and client communication support during challenging times. "As market volatility ...

Platform prototypes compliance capability

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2020
... director and group chief executive Neil Younger told Financial Standard the tool would allow the licensee to be more proactive in the supervision and monitoring of risk - saving Fortnum Financial time, energy and money. "Assessing a certain type of risk ...

Asset managers leverage tech, outsourcing for growth

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2020
The firms that succeed in the months ahead will leverage technology and scalable solutions to drive growth and reduce costs. That's according to new research from Northern Trust, who argue COVID-19 has highlighted the potential of technology and outsourcing ...

Madison sale confirmed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2020
... Standard early this morning. OneVue this morning said the sale includes Madison Financial Group, AdviceNet, WealthPortal, Proactive Portfolios for a total expected consideration of $5 million. Of this, $2.5 million is subject to a two-year escrow arrangement ...

COVID-19 poses unique human rights threats

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
COVID-19 is posing distinct threats to the digital human rights of people all over the world, with consequences for companies and investors. In a new paper Robeco head of sustainability integration Masja Zandbergen expressed the belief that if digital ...

APRA pushes for super fund consolidation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
APRA has urged all superannuation funds to be more proactive in considering their options, saying that while COVID-19 will pass, its impact will be felt for far longer and funds will soon run out of excuses. Over the past seven years, the number of ...

Complaints abound during COVID-19: AFCA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
... extend payment terms as well as denial of travel insurance claims. Untersteiner urged financial firms to provide early, proactive communication with consumers following an increase in complaints relating to COVID-19. "Many of these complaints result ...

Road to recovery

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2020
While it is clear it will take some time for the world to return to what it once was, the focus is now on recovery and what the post-pandemic world will look like. Kyle Loades, chair of the Australian Transformation and Turnaround Association (AusTTA) ...

Practice valuations avoid COVID-19 hit

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2020
... the top. They make themselves very obvious," Barrett said. Barrett told Financial Standard the firms which have been proactive in dealing with the pandemic for their clients have actually made the decision easier for buyers mulling the acquisition of ...

Culture is key in a crisis: Australian Ethical

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2020
... social media or be contacted by your regulator." In a highly regulated industry, it's important for businesses to be proactive and contact regulators themselves, Hughes said, and operate on a "no surprises basis". "We are regulated by both APRA and ASIC ...