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Government fintech agenda spotlights microbanking

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
... outcomes for consumers." "We're also proud that many of these initiatives have come about through the strong and detailed advocacy work undertaken by FinTech Australia and its members," Szetho said. "It is pleasing to see that the government has clearly ...

Twitter becomes gateway to 30 million 'investment' audience

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017
... boast 40 times more engagement than the same posts published through a company name. Hearsay Social head of customer advocacy Victor Gaxiola said Generation Xers are the most appealing segment: 80% of under-40 high-net-worth investors are especially ...

Cbus expands leadership team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2017
... sectors. The $37 billion super fund is seeking two industry professionals to take on the roles of group executive - brand, advocacy, marketing and product; and group executive - enterprise transformation. The former will be responsible for all aspects ...

Countplus chair steps down after 11 years

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2017
... from the board of Class in February, and Lambert said he will now dedicate his time to his family, philanthropy, and the advocacy of medicinal cannabis. "Many Australians have seen our campaign to have our grand-daughter Katelyn Lambert's life-saving ...

Financial advice standards body revealed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 10 APR 2017
... of well-known financial services personalities, FASEA comprises three financial services professionals, three consumer advocacy experts, an ethicist and an academic. Former NAB director Catherine Walter has been appointed as inaugural chair. Responsible ...

New alliance to encourage female planners

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2017
... female financial planners, but also encourage more women to choose it as a profession." FEW provides structured career advocacy and support programs to help women progress in their career. The FPA plans to host a number of state-based events later this ...

AIST appoints new CEO

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2017
... governance code, our ongoing work and ensure smooth implementation of the new super tax changes and, most importantly, our advocacy on default fund selection to ensure that Australia's compulsory super system continues to offer the highest level of consumer ...

Financial Executive Women appoints board members

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017
... Sainsbury and NAB general manager MLC sales Geoff Rogers. Financial Executive Women (FEW) provides structured career advocacy and support programs to help women progress careers through experience, guidance and support. These programs have been developed ...

AFA chief executive steps down

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2017
... our profession and to the members of the AFA and we will be eternally grateful. These substantial achievements in both advocacy and member development have driven many benefits for both advisers and the clients they serve. Brad leaves the chief executive ...

Confusion reigns in super and life insurance: CHOICE

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2017
... Australians are missing out on thousands in retirement savings due to confusing superannuation products according to consumer advocacy group CHOICE. In their submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Life Insurance Industry in Sydney and Melbourne ...