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BNP Paribas AM to turbocharge $2.6tn AUM by 2030

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... the front, middle and back office. In operations, for example, it will use "agentic AI powering end to end process automation that structurally boosts productivity". Currently it has some 70 agents processing unstructured data to accelerate investment ...

Entireti taps AI to centralise advice data

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... scale enabled it to invest in best-of-breed technology and help advisers adapt to the shift across the market towards automation, intelligence and scale. "This is not about replacing the tools that advisers already use but developing a single platform ...

Global X to tap humanoid robotics boom

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... Kong, the EV and Humanoid Robot Active ETF which launched in 2022. It invests in humanoid robots and robot-related automation businesses, like Fanuc Corp, Hyundai, Keyence Corp, Nvidia and Tesla. Since inception, it's returned 37.62%. A humanoid robot ...

Netwealth reports HY loss after $100m payment to First Guardian victims

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... in FY27, with existing advisers and licensees expected to benefit from strong demographic tailwinds, AI and process automation, in addition to opportunities commencing in the broker segment," Netwealth said.

Praemium ramps up digitisation, cuts headcount by 28%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... system developers and user experience design specialists, will open up new and exciting opportunities for Praemium in automation, and as a fintech hub." Technotia Laboratories combines physics, mathematics and engineering and design and says it "focuses ...

Commonwealth Super Corp to consolidate legacy IT systems

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026
... Superannuation Corporation (CSC) is undergoing its biggest technology transformation in about a decade, with the fund focused on automation and improved system integration. CSC will consolidate its legacy systems to improve member experience, in an upgrade ...

Family offices hunt opportunities in AI: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... backbone of AI through power, connectivity and logistics." Global family offices exhibited show stronger interest in automation and robotics compared to US counterparts of 40% versus 29% respectively. Non-US family offices are also keen on food and agricultural ...

Praemium aims for 'market-leading' super offering

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... strategic initiatives including the acquisition of Technotia Labs which will help accelerate its progress on business automation and client experience improvements; identified opportunities for automation and other AI-based improvements with strong return ...

Investment managers ramp up AI use in front offices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... CPP Investments head of investment operations Mike Leader said. "Ultimately, competitive advantage will not come from automation alone but from how effectively we combine automation with human expertise to move faster, stay flexible, and make better-informed ...

Padua ends joint CEO structure

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2025
... has completed its third capital raise. Recent acquisitions - Wealth Data and Wealth X - deepen its move into data and automation, areas Padua said underpin its ambitions in AI-enabled advice production. Esler said the transition allows her to focus on ...