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Former AIA executive finds new gig

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2025
... strategic insights and consulting solutions to help clients achieve growth and success. "A strong track record in driving innovation, delivering strategic insights and building strong client relationships makes Tremethick a fantastic addition to our ...

Top asset management trends for 2025

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2025
... adoption of retirement income solutions "has been illusionary," new developments are "bringing this closer to reality." "Innovation has exploded, with both traditional and alternative managers, insurers, and recordkeepers/technology providers collaborating ...

MUFG Pension & Market Services awards tech mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2025
... technology services. By combining forces, we aim to reshape the industry and set new benchmarks for service quality and innovation," Singh said. GESB recently announced it renewed its superannuation administration services mandate with MUFG Retirement ...

Family offices turn to start-ups, M&As: PwC

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 JAN 2025
... start-ups, and merger and acquisition opportunities have ballooned since 2014. Family offices are major players in funding innovation, being responsible for 31% of investments in start-ups, and with 83% of those executed as club-deals or co-investments ...

Bitcoin returns 147%, outshines bull market

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 JAN 2025
... US President who appears poised to actively support the industry, fostering an environment of greater certainty and innovation," bitcoin.com.au chief executive Adrian Przelozny said. "We hope this renewed interest will prompt Treasury to accelerate the ...

Crypto operator to fork out millions after court ruling

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2024
... treasurer Luke Howarth said inaction on crypto is putting consumers at risk and holding back blockchain investment and innovation in Australia. He argued the government has "lost control" and that ASIC is now playing policymaker. He said the regulatory ...

Colonial First State completes group insurance review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
... partnership with CFS. Over the past three years, we have witnessed CFS's significant transformation, marked by innovation and growth. We look forward to supporting their continued progress in the coming years" Mu said. "The renewal of our partnership ...

Venture capital exits expected to grow in 2025: Preqin

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
... over the coming year. Nonetheless, venture capital remains the best method for investors looking to gain exposure to innovation and technological disruption." Despite the optimism, the report also found that management fees for VC are expected to continue ...

MLC Life and Resolution Life Australasia to merge

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2024
... meet the future changing needs of our customers and partners," Grey said. "We look forward to a future of growth and innovation as Acenda. While MLC Life Insurance will have a new brand, and become part of a larger group, we will continue to build on ...

AFCA completes independent review of operations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024
... Review Response Program has been a catalyst for change, enhancing our service delivery while fostering collaboration and innovation." Smith said the completion of the program does not mean work on enhancing AFCA's service would stop and that it is now ...