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NAB extends asset manager custody deal

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 26 FEB 2019
... executive general manager John Comito said the bank wanted to demonstrate its "extensive" operating model expertise. "Our learning culture underpins our approach in working with our clients, to ensure that they are supported in enhancing their business," ...

Arming human traders for big-ticket trades

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2019
... crunches information from multiple sources such as news, valuations and the options market, using proprietary machine learning and artificial intelligence software. It also uses data on liquidity, short interests and insider interests provided by external ...

TAL to offer FASEA masterclass

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 31 JAN 2019
... its adviser partners through the resources. "The TAL Risk Academy is committed to providing education and continuous learning support to advisers and the 2019 program is no exception," Riley said. "The advice and life insurance industries are undergoing ...

Collaboration needed for AI and machine advice programs

OSKAH DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 15 JAN 2019
... Professional and Red Marker says divergences in industry documentation will impede the effectiveness of AI and machine-based learning programs. "It is important both dealer groups and vendors progress with realistic expectations," Red Marker chief executvie ...

MetLife Australia wins tech award

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 8 JAN 2019
... administrator to get client information and build back office APIs. However, the award-winning platform did not use any machine learning or artificial intelligence. The team has done some initial investigations into AI, including into IBM Watson through ...

Raiz expands offshore

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 DEC 2018
... with Swiss Re. The deal involves jointly researching and developing customised group insurance products using machine learning algorithms developed by Swiss Re. The use of predictive underwriting aims to deliver a simpler underwriting experience for ...

FPA reviews disciplinary regulations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 DEC 2018
After having its existing disciplinary processes questioned during the Royal Commission, the Financial Planning Association of Australia is introducing updated regulations from 1 January 2019. Conducted by FPA Conduct Review Commission (CRC) deputy ...

FASEA exam is not fair: Spot poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 DEC 2018
... Financial Planning Association of Australia and the SMSF Association have all flagged FASEA's recognition of prior learning as a major talking point of the blueprint. Essentially each industry body wants further detail on how the recognition of prior ...

Responsible investment guide launched

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 NOV 2018
... said: "The guide sets out to demystify responsible investing, unscrambling all the jargon, to help advisers move up the learning curve fast so that they can have meaningful conversations with clients on the topic." RIAA says Australia's responsible ...

Asset managers join diversity program

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 27 NOV 2018
... Hudson said she was excited about the opportunity to mentor young women seeking a career in investment management. Mercer learning and inclusion practice leader Yolanda Beattie said since the program's launch in August "we've seen strong interest from ...