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NAB launches super virtual assistant

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2018
... invest their money in super. NAB executive general manager of digital and innovation Jonathan Davey said the proliferation of voice-activated, hands-free devices such as Siri and Google Home and Amazon's Alexa in the Australian market is reshaping consumer ...

Labor's imputation credit reform cops industry backlash

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018
The Labor Party's proposed dividend imputation reforms has received backlash from numerous industry heavyweights believing it will have unintended and negative implications on retirees. Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen proposed to eliminate the cash rebate ...

Global Merces launches managed funds regtech

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018
... in developing the software and pointed out that most legislation doesn't require wet signatures. The ATO for example uses voice-based identification, she said. Grofski added that version three of FUND.ID is being developed, this time focusing on KYC ...

Fundraise like a RockStar

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 5 MAR 2018
... Female Artist award. Other 2017 winners were: People's Choice Award: Nikki Shepherd (Ironbark), John Farnham's 'You're the Voice' Challenger Band Choice Award: Heena Geronimo (Profusion), Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' Colonial First State Best Male Artist ...

SMFSA voices support for AFCA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 FEB 2018
Expanding the remit of the newly legislated Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) to protect some rights of self-managed super members marks a "significant step" for the industry, according to the SMSF Association. Establishing AFCA consolidated ...

IOOF partners with GROW Super

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2018
IOOF purchased a minority stake in GROW Super to help the wealth group expand and boost the digital capabilities of its own financial adviser network. IOOF said the partnership will facilitate member engagement with superannuation and the connectivity ...

2017 AGMs less tumultuous: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2018
The number of top 200 ASX-listed companies that received a strike against pay resolutions in 2017 has dropped, as shareholders increasingly become more engaged during proxy season, ASIC says. The corporate regulator, which closely monitors the outcomes ...

Last chance to win a Google Home

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2018
... the findings will only be reported in aggregate form. Ten lucky participants will receive a Google Home Smart Speaker, a voice-activated device that controls music, streaming services and lighting, valued at $149.

Independent expert awaits bank remuneration guidelines

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2018
The independent governance expert appointed by the Australian Bankers' Association to review its consumer protection reforms, Ian McPhee, voiced his disappointment that not all participating banks have published their "overarching principles on remuneration ...

Siri and Alexa: The future of banking?

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2018
... you realise, NAB predicts. NAB executive general manager, digital and innovation Jonathan Davey said the proliferation of voice-activated, hands-free devices such as Siri and Google Home and the much anticipated release of Amazon's Alexa to the Australian ...