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AMP introduces facial recognition for mobile clients

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2017
Users of AMP's wealth management apps can now log-in via facial recognition. Facial recognition identification enhances the experience of using the Bett3r and My AMP apps, according to AMP's director of digital and design, Michael Weeding. "The apps ...

Greater tech support needed for goals-based advice strategies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2017
Despite growing popularity of the goals-based advice model, financial advisers are struggling to integrate existing systems with the goals-based approach. An opportunity exists for financial planning software providers to develop a solution capable ...

Aussie regtech readies firms for MiFID II

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 NOV 2017
An Australian regtech has partnered with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to help local financial services firms address compliance in time for the looming MiFID II deadline. APIR Systems will be the LSE's registered agent in Australia and South East ...

TRIS tops adviser query list

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 9 NOV 2017
Transition to retirement income streams strategies remain a priority for financial advisers according BT Financial Group. The BTFG Advice Technical division said in its September quarter round-up the business found the top two queries made by financial ...

For Stanford Brown, life begins at 30

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 9 NOV 2017
Sydney-based financial planning group Stanford Brown doesn't do things by halves. On the eve of its 30th anniversary, it announced a string of initiatives that sets it apart from traditional advice businesses. Last month Stanford Brown marked its 30 ...

Northern Trust grows APAC team with Sydney hire

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2017
A former general manager for the ASX's clearing services is joining Northern Trust as its lead for market advocacy and innovation research across the Asia-Pacific region. Joining Northern Trust's Sydney office as a senior vice president is Danielle ...

Managed accounts sector knuckles down on data standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2017
Some of the biggest names in investment, technology and financial advice will work together to develop efficient standards for the exchange of managed account data. An industry working group led by the Institute of Managed Account Professionals has ...

ANZ hires Silicon Valley consultant for innovation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2017
ANZ has recruited a former Macquarie Group US head of technology investment banking for a lead innovation role. Taking on the role of managing director, new business, emerging technology and ventures, Ron Spector will be responsible for developing potential ...

Beyond 6000

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2017
After three attempts over the past 10 years, the S&P/ASX 200 index finally got there - it broke above the formidable 6000-point resistance level. The Australian equity market's benchmark index closed up by 1% yesterday - a hefty day index return by ...

Wealth, insurance arms hit banks' earnings

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 NOV 2017
The wealth management and insurance businesses continued to squeeze the margins of the four major banks in the full year to 2017, separate reports from EY and KPMG have found. A KPMG analysis of the major Australian banks' performance shows the insurance ...