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Top trends reshaping Aussie superannuation

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2017
The rise of the post-retirement specialist, increasing tech-savvy membership bases, and greater demand for online, real-time advice are major trends reshaping the Australian superannuation industry, according to software provider Bravura Solutions. ...

Banks must overhaul product-based incentives

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2017
... management, leader development and, most importantly, culture; and ensure they are aligned with the ethical, customer - centric philosophy that underpins my recommendations," Sedgewick said. National Australia Bank said it is committed to implementing ...

Fitzpatricks strengthens Victorian advice presence

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2017
... come under its licence in the past 12 months. Chronos Private was established in 2016 with a focus to provide more client-centric and evidence-based advice, according to partner and principal adviser, Chris Giaouris. "I believe financial planning is ...

Life insurance claims handling must improve: ISWG

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... 'best practice' experience at what is a difficult time for a member or their dependents. The process needs to be member-centric, as well as simple and consistent across the industry," Minto said. Recommendations made by the ISWG include appropriate governance ...

Profit-to-member super funds must restore trust: AIST

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2017
... "Profit-to-member super funds are at a distinct advantage to take on this call to action. We should all be proud of the member-centric model that profit-to-member funds represent and we should all be determined to protect and preserve it." However Scheerlinck ...

Fortnum creates professional advice framework

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2017
... Fortnum designed the framework to provide advisers with a guide to assist them in delivering quality, professional, client-centric advice to increase business efficiency and profitability, driving sustainable growth. The framework consists of three foundational ...

Former QBE chief joins NSW insurance fund

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2017
... Plant joins icare as group executive, innovation - a role which will involve overseeing the implementation of new customer-centric fintech and healthtech strategies, including machine learning and artificial intelligence. icare chief executive Vivek ...

Advice group driving fintech efficiencies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017
... within practices. "Essentially they are looking for flexibility and time savings in their interactions. With Elders' human-centric approach they are building processes that take the experience of the end customer to best practice levels," Marshall said. ...

Ignition Wealth launches goals-based investing

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2017
... from their business sectors; advisers, accountants, super funds, wealth managers and distribution groups, for a client-centric investment solution that demonstrates a deeper level of understanding of clients' investment needs. "The goals-based solution ...

MLC reveals new executive team

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2017
... the experience we provide to our customers, our advisers and superannuation partners. Our goal is to be a truly customer-centric life insurer," Thomas said.