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Macron won't stop populist tide: William Blair

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2017
Emmanuel Macron's election as French President won't be enough to stem the tide of populist sentiment in Europe and its effects on European markets, according to William Blair dynamic allocation strategies portfolio manager Thomas Clarke. Speaking at ...

From financial advisers to cybersecurity advocates

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2017
... recommends financial advisers ask fund managers, the companies that they're investing in and their trading partners some basic questions on the cybersecurity system they have in place. The challenge is that a security breach, minor or major, is rarely ...

Mosaic tailors financial advice for women, grows FUA to $800m

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017
... commitments). Figuring out their motivation is important. "Start with their 'why'," Lowell said. It sounds obvious but the most basic line of questioning to get a client from inaction to action is often overlooked. But that is just a piece of the puzzle. ...

AI will lead next industrial revolution: Sanlam

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2017
... offer AI-driven portfolios. Robo-advice today (which, Itzkovits was quick to point out is "not AI") uses risk profiles then basic algorithms to set and implement asset allocation by placing clients in a general mandate to match their profile. Robo advice ...

We must lead by example: Loane

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2017
... industry has a role to play. But only individuals can truly take control of their wealth future," Loane said. "At the most basic level, we should have a conversation with girls in our life about their superannuation from the first time they get paid ...

Asteron Life rewards healthy lifestyles

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2017
Asteron Life is rewarding financial adviser's clients who have a healthy lifestyle with the introduction of several life insurance discounts. Eligible clients will be provided up to 25% in savings by answering simple lifestyle questions. Asteron's head ...

Confidence slip

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017
... are reining in discretionary spending - non-food retailing down 0.4% in February - and only buying essentials or staples - basic food retail up 0.3%. This is not surprising given low wage growth - 1.9% in the year to the December quarter - and large ...

ANZ trials voice biometrics

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2017
... identical twins or even a voice recording," Dalton said. "People are becoming more comfortable with using their voice to do basic commands on their devices, so we see this is a natural extension of current technology and we are expecting this to be a ...

AllianceBernstein SMAs break new ground

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2017
... equity SMAs are still relatively new. "The ratings reflect Lonsec's view of the way in which AB's capabilities enhance the basic proposition of SMAs, which is to help local investors enjoy the benefits of direct international share ownership, such as ...

ASFA slams Grattan as 'out of touch'

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2017
... of retirement, including: health and aged care with the associated out-of-pocket medical expenses; running a modest car; basic home maintenance; and, being able to run air conditioning in summer and heating in winter." ASFA currently rates 'comfortable' ...