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Former PIMCO chief boosts Aussie fintech

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 JUL 2018
An Australian fintech founded by former QIC executives is adding the past chief executive of PIMCO to its board. Jacobi has appointed Doug Hodge to its board of directors. Hodge served as chief executive of PIMCO from 2014 to 2016, spending a total ...

Macrovue appoints ANZ Wealth executive

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2018
The AMP-backed investment fintech has appointed a chief marketing officer from ANZ Wealth, and is expected to make more hires in its sales and marketing teams over the next sixth months. Macrovue's new chief marketing officer is Scott Spencer. He ...

Wealthier Aussies seeking advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUL 2018
Latest research shows about two million Australians sought financial advice in the 12 months to May, accounting for more than 27% of the total wealth management market. In its latest report, Roy Morgan has found that 1.96 million Australians have seen ...

Innovators must cooperate: Stone and Chalk

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
Fintech incubator Stone and Chalk has launched a national program designed to encourage cooperation between innovators based in its Sydney and Melbourne hubs. The new national program will close down operational silos and increase access to investors ...

Wealth fintech strengthens leadership

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUL 2018
A digital advice provider has appointed a Midwinter general manager to lead a growing and global distribution network. Joining Ignition Wealth as head of sales is Helen Thom. She was most recently Midwinter's general manager of distribution. Formerly ...

Managed accounts expert expands new platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUL 2018
A former Mason Stevens executive is joining a fintech that's offering investment and managed accounts solutions, as well as a new superannuation product. Spitfire Corporation appointed David Storm as its head of distribution, tasked with the sales ...

Advised clients and their most frequently asked questions

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 JUL 2018
... whitepaper from the Financial Planning Association of Australia shows the modern day financial adviser is one that embraces fintech solutions, which ultimately leads to increased client engagement. Financial planning professionals are adapting to the ...

Wealth fintech partners with Milliman

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUN 2018
... advice solutions, with artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics at the heart of the development, the fintech said. Ignition Wealth chief executive Manish Prasad said the fintech's existing and new clients will benefit from the partnership. ...

New model boosts adviser engagement: MLC

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUN 2018
... for up to 12 months and aim to give them the tools to actively improve customer engagement strategy. They also provide fintech and marketing support. MLC appointed seven BEMs in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia ...

MyFiduciary partners for compliance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUN 2018
MyFiduciary is partnering with a fintech to roll out a digital monitoring and compliance tool. Entering a strategic partnership with JHC Systems, MyFiduciary is equipping firms with JHC Neon; a digital risk, monitoring and analytics dashboard. JHC said ...