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Powerwrap raises $19.4 million for growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017
... direction as we seek to redefine the wealth management platform landscape. We welcome our new shareholders and the increased diversity in our register," he said. Powerwrap has undergone significant change over the last 12 months. This included a management ...

Zagga pitches alternative asset class

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017
... becomes a viable, credible, and attractive solution." Greenstein added that marketplace lending assists investors to diversity their portfolio and "flesh out that piece in the middle" between cash, term deposits, property, managed funds and stocks. After ...

Self-awareness, adaptability key for asset owners

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2017
... their strong governance, significant size and thoughtful international perspective. One key finding is the importance of diversity and how biases in investment decision-making settings are more numerous and deeply embedded than investors readily recognise. ...

Wealth and investment leads Aussie fintech

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2017
... Szetho hopes that the map will help build domestic and international understanding of the nation's fintech strengths and diversity, particularly in wealth generation and lending. "The map is arguably the best visual representation yet of our fintech ...

Australia a nation changing fast: Census

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2017
... accounts for 3.8% of overseas-born Australia, up from 2.7% at the 2011 census. This pace of change in Australia's cultural diversity is dwarfed by Australia's changing religious affiliations. In 1966 almost nine in 10 Australians reported a Christian ...

Industry stars recognised at 2017 MAX Awards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
... Funds Management took home the accolade for Sales Team of the Year, reaffirming the importance of collaboration and diversity in today's markets. The 2017 MAX Awards featured 20 categories that reflect the evolving sales and marketing landscape, including ...

CFA Institute shrinks gender parity gap

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2017
... our member, candidate and university engagement are making a difference," he said. CFA Institute advocates numerous diversity and inclusion initiatives, including scholarships, support networks and events for women in investment management. It is also ...

Industry fund appoints two directors

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2017
... passion for better member outcomes and will add an enormous amount of value to the board, staff and members of Mine. "The diversity and depth of these appointments will further support our purpose of delivering an exceptional retirement for our valued ...

AFA launches female excellence in advice award

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... take leadership roles. AFA chief officer Phil Kewin emphasised the importance of an advice profession that reflects diversity in all aspects, adding "excellence in female advice showcases the amazing talent and professionalism in our industry." "These ...

Stone and Chalk lends voice to start-ups by women

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017
... don't know where to start, nothing beats good ole' fashion research. "Do your homework," she said. Ultimately, gender diversity can only be good for the fintech industry. "This is not a women's issue. This is a business issue," Stone & Chalk founder ...