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NPP to take super by storm: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2018
Research from CBA and KPMG Australia shows the New Payments Platform (NPP) can save the superannuation industry time and millions of dollars each year. Launched in February, the NPP is able to settle transactions in real-time. The time it takes to top ...

Senior RBA figure joins life insurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2018
The chief information officer at the Reserve Bank of Australia will join MLC Life in a newly created executive role. Sarv Girn will join MLC Life's leadership team in the new position of chief innovation and transformation officer. Girn will lead the ...

SMSF trustees warned on non-compliant crypto

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2018
Inexperienced self-managed superannuation fund trustees are being warned to do their homework before investing in cryptocurrency as they risk inadvertently breaching crucial compliance regulations. According to Bitcoin Trader partner Warrick Pleash ...

Netwealth doubles managed account FUM

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2018
... managed accounts now hold $1.4 billion in funds under management. Listed on the ASX at the end of November 2017, the platform experienced a $2.7 billion increase in funds under administration for the first half. That 21% rise brings Netwealth's total ...

Sequoia expands advice arm, boosts top line

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2018
... completed its acquisition of Melbourne-based financial planning and accounting services firm InterPrac, and online trading platform Morrison Securities during the period. It also migrated its businesses into four core divisions. InterPrac, valued at ...

Decimal announces key super fund contracts

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2018
... it would partner with Statewide Super in 2016, the $8 billion fund has officially launched the Eqilize digital advice platform to more than 145,000 members. Pollock described this milestone a proud moment, especially as it was Decimal's first project ...

IMA provider signs white label deal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2018
... ETF and direct share blended models within a branded IMA environment was compelling," Fairhead said. "Also, their multi-platform capability allows us to ensure we provide options for administration to our clients in comparison to being limited to a one-platform ...

YBR's wealth arm gaining ground

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2018
... "some great success," the firm said. YBR has invested $1.9 million in digital strategies, including its money manager platform, a tool that's enhanced the depth and extent of adviser and client engagement, as well as increase acquisition and retention. ...

Equipsuper appoints head of member advisory

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2018
Equipsuper, which manages over $14 billion in funds for more than 75,000 members, has appointed a new head of member advisory. Paul Synhur was most recently Equipsuper's head of risk, having held previous roles in the fund's risk and compliance team. ...

HUB24 reports record first half

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2018
... result of numerous new distribution deals with licensees and the addition of 123 new advisers, half-year results show. The platform's FUA grew by a record $1.4 billion during the first half of the 2018 financial year. In the 12 months to 31 December ...